'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
The LA Lakers and Golden State Warriors will open their preseason with a game on Oct. 7 at the Chase Center in San Francisco. This will be the first time the two teams will meet since last season’s playoffs, where the Lakers eliminated the Warriors.
Both teams have retooled, particularly Darvin Ham’s Lakers, who have added multiple players to help LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Dubs, meanwhile, will see Chris Paul in action for the first time in a Warriors uniform.
James, Austin Reaves and Draymond Green will not play in this clash. The Lakers want to keep the four-time MVP as fresh as possible while Reaves is being forced to sit out following his World Cup campaign with Team USA. Green is sidelined for several weeks due to an injury.
Despite the trio's absence, the game should be highly anticipated as Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, “CP3” and Anthony Davis are expected to play.
Game details:
Teams: LA Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors
Date & Time: October 7, 2023 / 8:30 P.M. ET
Venue: Chase Center / San Francisco, California
Lakers vs. Warriors game preview
The new-look Lakers will be interesting to see. Without LeBron James and Austin Reaves, Darvin Ham will give plenty of opportunities to some of their fresh faces. Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, Gabe Vincent, Jaxson Hayes, Christian Wood, and rookies Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis could see extended action. How the new players adjust to Ham’s system will be crucial to their success.
It will take time before seeing Chris Paul in a Warriors uniform looks natural. Steve Kerr’s team has thrived on continuity so it will be exciting to watch how “CP3” will adjust to playing alongside Steph Curry.
The two point guards have been working on their chemistry. Seeing them play together against the Lakers should be must-watch TV.
LA Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors: Odds & Prediction
Spread: Lakers (+1.5) vs. Warriors (-1.5)
Over/Under: 220.5
Moneyline: -124
The final score will likely not matter to head coaches Darvin Ham and Steve Kerr. It will be extremely tough to predict the winner of the LA Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game. Golden State perhaps has the edge in front of its home fans.
With LeBron James and Austin Reaves on the sidelines, the Warriors have an advantage. Draymond Green isn’t available but Golden State should be the favorites to emerge as winners.
Ham will undoubtedly test various combinations considering the Lakers added several new players. His team will be tested against the discipline and experience of the Warriors, but Golden State should be able to open its preseason with a win against the LeBron James-less LA Lakers.
LA Lakers roster:
- LeBron James
- Anthony Davis
- Austin Reaves
- D’Angelo Russell
- Rui Hachimura
- Gabe Vincent
- Jarred Vanderbilt
- Taurean Prince
- Jalen Hood-Schifino
- Christian Wood
- Jaxson Hayes
- Cam Reddish
- Max Christie
- Maxwell Lewis
Golden State Warriors roster:
- Steph Curry
- Klay Thompson
- Chris Paul
- Andrew Wiggins
- Draymond Green
- Gay Payton II
- Kevon Looney
- Jonathan Kuminga
- Moses Moody
- Brandin Podziemski
- Cory Joseph
- Dario Saric
- Trayce Jackson-Davis
