The NBA is finally back after a 4-month break. Your favorite players will be back on the court as the NBA preseason is scheduled to start on October 5. Fans will be treated to a great match between long-term rivals Stephen Curry and LeBron James as the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Golden State Warriors in last season?s Western Conference Semifinals rematch.
The NBA has forever backed on the iconic rivalry of King James and Chef Curry. Even in 2022, the LA Lakers opened their preseason with a match against Stephen Curry and Co. But last year, it was Anthony Davis who led the Lakers to their first preseason victory. 12 months later, another Warriors-Lakers game is ready to steal the show.
NBA?s most iconic rivalry re-ignited
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The Los Angeles Lakers went head-to-head with Stephen Curry and Co. in their last season?s first preseason game. While everyone expected to see King James take on the Warriors, he decided to support his teammates from the sidelines. Anthony Davis dominated the game in the absence of his co-star and led the Lakers to their first victory of the 2022 preseason. The Brow led the game with 28 points in just 21 minutes of play. The Lakers beat the Warriors 124-121 in the thrilling encounter. Chef Curry also graced the court that day, scoring 24 points. While most stars choose to sit out during the preseason, AD and Steph broke the norm and led their teams on the court.
The LA Lakers and the Golden State Warriors are ready to produce another thrilling match in this year?s preseason opener. The two teams will meet this Saturday, October 7. Both teams have made significant changes in their roster during the summer. So, fans are expecting to see all the players get on the court and figure out the fit for the rest of the season.
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Stars will come out in the Lakers-Warriors game
Steve Kerr revealed the Golden State Warriors starting lineup for their preseason opener. The lineup includes Stephen Curry, Chris Paul, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Kevon Looney. Draymond Green will miss the game against the Lakers as he is recovering from an ankle sprain. It will be exciting to see how Point God Chris Paul performs with Chef Curry and the rest of the group.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are also expected to put their stars on the floor. Their expected lineup includes LeBron James, Anthony Davis, D?Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, and Jarred Vanderbilt. The lineups might see a few tweaks, but fans are hopeful to see all the stars competing on the court. With so many new additions to both teams, the NBA World is excited for the first match of the 2023 preseason between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors.
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