The Los Angeles Lakers go back home for Game 6 after the Golden State Warriors managed to win last time out. The series is now 3-2, still in the favor of the Lakers who remain 1 win from eliminating the Warriors. The Warriors are the defending champions, and going into the series were slightly favored to win it. However, things have not gone according to plan as they went down 3-1 in the series after Game 4.
LeBron James has had many upsets in the Playoffs, however, he has never blown a 3-1 lead in his career. However, there is a slight uncertainty in the air after what happened in Game 5. Anthony Davis has been the focal point for the Lakers on both ends of the court. AD suffered a head injury, which saw him sidelined for the rest of the game. This is worrying news for the Lakers’ fans who are well aware of AD and his injuries.
Anthony Davis is listed as probable for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors game
The Lakers fans are aware of the history AD has had with injuries in the past. This season, Davis is one of the best players on the Lakers roster. LeBron James and Davis are the only two from the championship-winning team. Davis suffered a head injury in Game 5, initially, it looked as though Davis suffered a contusion, however, it is not the case. Davis is listed as probable for tonight’s game against the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (head injury) is expected to be available for Game 6 barring a setback, per @ChrisBHaynes pic.twitter.com/8DYlhyUC67
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 11, 2023
The Warriors do not have anything in their favor either, as Andrew Wiggins also picked up an injury. He is carrying a cartilage fracture, which has listed him as questionable for Game 6. The Warriors have seen the effect of Wiggins joining the team and adding much-needed solidity. It will be a game-time decision from the coach for Game 6. Let’s take a look at the complete injury report and expected roster of both teams.
Los Angeles Lakers injury report
- LeBron James (Probable)
- Anthony Davis (Probable)
- Mo Bamba (Out)
Los Angeles Lakers expected roster
- LeBron James (Probable)
- Jarred Vanderbilt
- Anthony Davis (Probable)
- Austin Reaves
- D’Angelo Russell
Golden State Warriors injury report
- Andre Iguodala (Out)
- Ryan Rollins (Out)
- Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Questionable)
- Andrew Wiggins (Questionable)
Golden State Warriors expected roster
- Andrew Wiggins (Questionable)
- JaMychal Green
- Draymond Green
- Klay Thompson
- Stephen Curry
The Los Angeles Lakers will be favored to put in a solid performance at home
At this point of time in the series, the game can go either way. With the Lakers playing at home, and the Warriors on the brink of elimination, it has the possibility of going down to the wire. Lilo the Corgi is now 5-0 in his predictions, he predicts the Warriors to win it in Game 7. It could be true, but coming back to reality, Crypto.com has become a fortress recently. In Game 4 the Lakers had huge support from the crowd, which saw their team win a close contest, 104-101.