The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors have thoroughly entertained in the second round of the Playoffs. Everything is going to plan for the Lakers, who have a 3-1 lead over the Warriors, putting immense pressure on them. However, the Warriors have lost 2 of those games by close margins. With the Lakers outperforming the Warriors right at the end, the Warriors need some heart at stopping the Lakers.
Without a doubt, the Lakers and the Warriors are going at each other with everything. If things go the way of the Lakers in Game 5, the defending champs will be heading out of the Playoffs. LeBron James vs Stephen Curry has been the narrative in the entire series. However, the contribution by Davis has seen the Lakers outperform the Warriors in crucial moments.
LeBron James is probable for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors game
King James has been consistent for the Lakers in the postseason. With Anthony Davis having one of those series, where he is dominating the paint, the Lakers are in a good position. However, LeBron James has carried some sort of injury or the other throughout the season. Playing through an injury, LeBron has contributed massively. However, LeBron is listed as probable for Game 5 against the Warriors.
The Warriors on the other hand have Andre Iguodala as a significant injury. However, it’s not the injuries that have caused the Warriors problem, but rather the lack of consistency. Steph and Andrew Wiggins have been the few from the Warriors who have played consistently in this series. 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)
Golden State Warriors expected roster
- Andrew Wiggins
- JaMychal Green
- Draymond Green
- Klay Thompson
- Stephen Curry
The Golden State Warriors will be expected to win tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers are one win away from winning the series and confirming their spot in the Finals. However, playing at the Chase Center, Stephen Curry and the Warriors will not let the Lakers get an easy win. With such high stakes for the defending champs, Curry ought to bring out another 50-point game as he did against the Sacramento Kings. However, in the last game, the Lakers clawed their way back and won 104-101.
The Lakers have shown a tendency to approach the game in a laid-back manner when in the lead. However, giving any sort of chance to the Warriors may result in catastrophic to their endeavors. Thus, the Lakers should finish off the series when they have the chance. Nonetheless, we expect the Warriors to outplay and outwork the Lakers to keep their hopes alive of defending their title.
