Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers Prediction: Combined starting 5 featuring Stephen Curry and LeBron James

No. 1 team in the NBA LA Lakers are all set to take on GSW on MLK Day
No. 1 team in the NBA LA Lakers are all set to take on GSW on MLK Day

The LA Lakers will host the Golden State Warriors in the NBA on January 18th.

While the Lakers have the best record in the league, the Warriors have struggled for consistency this season.

Combined starting 5 featuring Golden State Warriors and LA Lakers players

The LA Lakers boast a record of 11 wins and just three losses. After starting the year with a 2-2 record, LeBron James has led the Lakers to nine wins in their last 10 games.

The LA Lakers lead the NBA in Defensive Rating (103.9) and in Net Rating (10.9). They beat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-95 in their previous game to extend their current winning streak to five matches.

The Golden State Warriors also started the year with a 2-2 record and have won four of their last eight games. Their current 8-8 record is good enough to be just ninth in the West.

In their previous game, the Golden State Warriors lost to the Denver Nuggets 114-104. This means they have lost their last two games, as the Indiana Pacers beat them at Chase Center on January 12th.

LeBron James is an MVP candidate once again, and Stephen Curry's name has also been mentioned in many MVP debates.

Here, we will create a combined starting five with players of the Golden State Warriors and the LA Lakers.


Point Guard - Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors are shown on the big screen before their game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Chase Center
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors are shown on the big screen before their game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Chase Center

Stephen Curry is having a tremendous year for the Golden State Warriors after playing just five games last season.

The two-time NBA MVP is averaging 28.4 points, six rebounds and six assists per game.

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Curry has been tipped by many as an early candidate for the 2020-21 NBA MVP award. He put up 35 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in the Warriors' recent loss to the Denver Nuggets.


Shooting Guard - Dennis Schroder (LA Lakers)

Los Angeles Lakers' Dennis Schroder
Los Angeles Lakers' Dennis Schroder

Dennis Schroder was one of the best bench players from last season. He is now an essential piece for the LA Lakers.

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The German guard has started each game of the LA Lakers' 2020-21 NBA season and is averaging 14 points, four rebounds and five assists per game.

Schroder is a volume scorer and is essentially a shooting guard. However, he can also distribute the ball and set up the team's offense, which is great for the team and for LeBron James.

Small Forward - LeBron James (LA Lakers)

LeBron James in action against the Portland Trail Blazers
LeBron James in action against the Portland Trail Blazers

LeBron James is still the greatest player in the current NBA and is arguably the best in league history.

The LA Lakers are flying high, and LeBron James has been the main reason for that. Of course, the team has been scintillating in its quest for back-to-back titles, but King James is the main reason for the Lakers' current level.

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James is averaging 24.1 points, eight rebounds and eight assists per game in 32 minutes per night. He has also started each of the LA Lakers' 14 games.


Power Forward - Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors)

Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors walks on to the court for their game against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors walks on to the court for their game against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center

Draymond Green is unlikely to put up huge numbers on any given night. However, his presence on both sides of the floor is a big asset for the Golden State Warriors' dynamic.

Not only is he the vocal leader of the team, but he is also arguably the best defender and one of the best passers on the squad.

In eight games, Green is averaging four points, five rebounds and seven assists per game. He is usually reluctant to shoot the ball, and his number of points scored is not flashy. However, he is still a winning player who has intangibles that any successful team needs.


Center - Anthony Davis (LA Lakers)

Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers laughs as he warms up before a preseason game
Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers laughs as he warms up before a preseason game

The LA Lakers have the best duo in the NBA, even though the Brooklyn Nets are trying their best to put an end to that.

Anthony Davis is the second half of a duo in which LeBron James deservedly takes most of the credit.

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Davis' 2020-21 NBA season has not been as great as the previous year. However, he still averages over 20 points per game and is the LA Lakers' most versatile defender.

AD is averaging 22 points, eight rebounds, three assists, a steal and two blocks per game in 12 appearances.

He has been shooting with efficiency, as his shooting splits are 55/37/75. However, he is averaging 15.6 field goal attempts per game, which is the lowest since his second year in the NBA.


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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh