The teams have lined up for preseason. While there are some really exciting matchups, none generate more excitement than the Clash of Titans. The Golden State Warriors and the LA Lakers are two of the most sought-after teams. Going by the legacy, the roster, and the success they’ve had, all the hype is justified.
The two teams have already gone head to head once which resulted in Stephen Curry‘s team coming out on top. Now they’re all set to run it back again in just a few hours. So, which are the superstars we can expect to see in action? Let’s find out.
The Warriors vs the Lakers
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The two teams boast arguably the most amount of star power in the league. With Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson on one side. The Lakers have LeBron James and Anthony Davis at the helm of things. In their first preseason matchup, the Warriors clinched victory with a 125-108 scoreline at the end. Although we didn’t see Curry in full action as he only played for 13 minutes, which is a standard part of strategy, Jonathan Kuminga took the scoring charge and dropped 24 points that game.
As for the Lakers, LeBron James didn’t play that game and hence it was headed by Anthony Davis and Co. Four players on the team scored in double digits, which is a good sign for the LA franchise soon to be heading into the new season. However, with the addition of LeBron to their lineup, they’ll certainly add valuable depth to their team. Now just hours away from seeing the Warriors yet again for their second preseason matchup, let’s have a look at the lineup that we might see in action tonight.
Stephen Curry and Co against LeBron James and Co, who will be available?
This preseason has already provided some gems for hoop fans. Several key players for their respective teams have shown significant progress and are looking fierce. In the case of these two franchises, the Lakers will be looking to settle the score here. As per Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Chef Curry will be available for the upcoming game. However, another star of the Warriors, Green will be unavailable for the game against the Lakers. Coach Steve Kerr “will edge up the starter?s minutes from the preseason opener.”
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Jonathan Kuminga questionable, Draymond Green out tonight vs Lakers. All other main Warriors expected to play in LA. Steve Kerr said he will edge up the starter?s minutes from the preseason opener.
? Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 13, 2023
Another star athlete who has been added to the Warriors roster is Chris Paul. Although he is yet to make a regular season debut for his new team, bringing Paul into the equation puts the Warriors to an advantage. With confirmation of Curry’s availability for the upcoming game, the Dub Nation can rely on their superstar to put up a great show assisted by the rest of the team.
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However, it will be interesting to see Coach Kerr’s decision on how many minutes will Chef Curry be in action. What are your predictions for the upcoming Lakers vs Warriors matchup? Let us know in the comments below.
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