The semifinal series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors is turning out to be a spectacle. The fixture is one of the most anticipated ones and numerous fans look forward to it. Both teams are highly popular around the globe and after Game 2, there is no shortage of excitement. However, as for the teams, they don’t have time to look elsewhere besides the game at hand.
The series is tied at 1-1, after finishing the first two games at the Warriors’ home. The series is now going to progress for the next 2 games at the home of the Lakers. The Crypto.com Arena has been a fortress ever since the playoffs started. However, with the form the Lakers are in, they sure are up for any team they face. Nevertheless, let’s take a look at the availability of their key player, Anthony Davis.
Anthony Davis is listed as probable for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors game tonight
Without a doubt, the Lakers are in fantastic form, after they shot down the Memphis Grizzlies. The most notable player for the Lakers has been Anthony Davis. He is a crucial player for the Lakers, and if he is to miss a single game, it could be calamitous for the Lakers. Nonetheless, Davis is listed as probable to face the Golden State Warriors. With the Lakers playing at home, he will be hyped to start for them.
🚑 INJURY REPORT — 06/05
❌ OUT
NYK – Sims
MIA – Herro, Oladipo
GSW – Iguodala, Rollins⚠️ QUESTIONABLE
MIA – Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin
GSW – Patrick Baldwin Jr
LAL – Mo Bamba⚠️✅ PROBABLE
MIA – Haywood Highsmith
LAL – Anthony Davis, Lebron James#nbaitalia #nbaplayoffs pic.twitter.com/M4gjCcmXoF— NBA News 24 (@nbaitalianews24) May 6, 2023
As for the Golden State Warriors, they are a team who have been capitalizing from the perimeter. With the Lakers looking like an awesome defensive unit in the paint, the same cannot be said for them from the 3-point line. The Warriors do not carry any significant injury, except for Andre Iguodala. However, Kevon Looney has been up to the task up until now. Let’s take a look at the complete injury report and expected roster of both teams.
Los Angeles Lakers injury report
- Anthony Davis (Probable)
- LeBron James (Probable)
- Mo Bamba (Questionable)
Los Angeles Lakers expected roster
- LeBron James (Probable)
- Jarred Vanderbilt
- Anthony Davis (Probable)
- D’Angelo Russell
- Austin Reaves
Golden State Warriors injury report
- Andre Iguodala (Out)
- Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Out)
- Ryan Rollins (Out)
Golden State Warriors expected roster
- Andrew Wiggins
- Kevon Looney
- Draymond Green
- Klay Thompson
- Stephen Curry
The Los Angeles Lakers are favored to re-establish their lead in the series against the Golden State Warriors
After an almost blow-out loss for the Lakers last time out, the series now moves to their home court. It was surprising to see the Lakers playing with a laid-back attitude for the entirety of the game. Klay Thompson had a tremendous outing, having a 30-point game. Nonetheless, with the Lakers playing at home, it is going to be a huge factor. It will be difficult to see the Warriors put up the same result of 127-100 at the Lakers’ home.
The Warriors have been a tremendous team ever since the return of Andrew Wiggins. He has been dubbed as the missing piece in the Warriors’ line-up to defend their crown. Nonetheless, with the Lakers better rested after an effortless game, we expect the Lakers to be better prepared for the Warriors. We will favor the Lakers to claim a victory at home and re-establish their lead in the series.
