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The struggling Golden State Warriors will travel to the Staples Center to play the high-flying LA Lakers on Monday. The Warriors currently hold a 6-6 NBA record, which is good for the 11th spot in the Western Conference.
Meanwhile, the in-form LA Lakers are top of the West and their 11-3 record is the best in the entire league.
Match Details
Fixture: Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers
Date and Time: Monday, 18th January 2021, 10 PM ET (Tuesday, 19th Jan, 8:30 AM IST).
Venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California.
Golden State Warriors Preview
The Golden State Warriors have lost their last two games, and will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on the LA Lakers. The Warriors are targeting a place in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, but string a few runs together if they are to make the postseason.
Key Player - Stephen Curry
The 2-time MVP has been in stellar form this season, and is averaging 28.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. Curry has made the difference for the Golden State Warriors this season, and head coach Steve Kerr will expect another big game from him against the LA Lakers.
Golden State Warriors Predicted Lineup
G Stephen Curry, G Kelly Oubre Jr., F Andrew Wiggins, F Draymond Green, C James Wiseman
LA Lakers Preview
The LA Lakers have been on a roll this season, and have dominated the opposition on both ends of the court. Anthony Davis and LeBron James have been leading from the front for the Los Angeles-based franchise, and they will be looking to improve their league-leading record with another win here.
Key Player - LeBron James
The 4-time title winner has been obliterating defenses this season, while averaging an impeccable stat line of 24 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists per game. LeBron James has singlehandedly ensured the Lakers offense is one of the best in the league. With the defending champions perched on top of the Western Conference, LeBron James is firmly in the hunt for his 5th MVP title.
LA Lakers Predicted Lineup
G Dennis Schroder, G LeBron James, F Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, F Anthony Davis, C Marc Gasol
Warriors vs Lakers Match Prediction
The LA Lakers have punished defensively frail teams all season, and they are coming up against another leaky defense in Golden State Warriors.
The Lakers will be firm favorites going into this game, and fans wil expect them to dominate this matchup at the Staples Center.
Where to Watch Warriors vs Lakers
This game will be covered nationally on TNT, NBA TV and ESPN. Fans can also live-stream the game via the NBA League Pass.
Also Read: NBA Power Rankings: Listing the top 5 GMs in the league
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