After a solid performance from the Los Angeles Lakers last time out, they will look to replicate the same tonight. The Golden State Warriors will host the Lakers again tonight before the series is taken to Los Angeles. With a Game 1 against the Warriors, the Lakers are off to a favorable start in the Western Conference Semi-Finals. It will be a crucial game as the Warriors will look to use the home-court advantage.
Both teams going into the game played a spectacular first round against their respective opponents. The Lakers shocked everyone by beating the Grizzlies 4-2, and the Warriors won it in Game 7 against the Sacramento Kings. It ought to be a spectacle with LeBron James and Stephen Curry facing each other once again. The Warriors will be cautious of the threat James brings with his in-form teammate, Anthony Davis.
LeBron James is listed as probable for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors game
King James put up a solid performance against the Warriors and finished the game with a 22-point double-double. Some might say that the Lakers got lucky when they defeated the Memphis Grizzlies. However, the Lakers earned the win and are peaking at the right time. With LeBron James healthy, he is turning up the gears to ensure a 5th NBA title for himself. For tonight’s game, James is listed as probable, however, we can expect him to take the court against his old rivals.
Update: #Lakers injury status report.
Anthony Davis – right foot stress injury (probable)
LeBron James – right foot soreness (probable)
Mo Bamba – left ankle soreness (questionable)H/T @jovanbuha pic.twitter.com/lzOhV19Oua
— Laker Wire (@thelakerwire) May 1, 2023
The Warriors will have all the work to carry out in the offense, and to stop the Lakers from dominating the paint. The Warriors managed to shoot more 3-pointers in Game 1 and still managed to finish behind the Lakers. With Andrew Wiggins back in the fold for the Warriors, they still have some defensive work to carry out. Let’s take a look at the complete injury report and expected roster of both teams tonight.
Los Angeles Lakers injury report
- LeBron James (Probable)
- Anthony Davis (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)
- Ryan Rollins (Out)
- Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Out)
Golden State Warriors expected roster
- Draymond Green
- Andrew Wiggins
- Kevon Looney
- Stephen Curry
- Klay Thompson
The Los Angeles Lakers are favored to win the game tonight
There is not a lot separating the Lakers and the Warriors going into the game. With all of their star players available for them, there is hardly any factor that plays against either of the teams. However, with the form the Lakers are in, it is hard to rule them out, especially after the win in Game 1. The Warriors have all to play for, if they fail to win tonight, it will be a tough road back. The Lakers made dominated the Warriors in the second half and managed to win 117-112.
Despite the Warriors losing momentum in the last game, they are sure to bring on the heat tonight. Curry is averaging 32.9 points in the postseason, and dropped a 50-point performance against the Kings. He will be dictating the tempo, as he should be, considering the situation. Nonetheless, the Lakers will be slightly favored over the Warriors to extend their lead in the series. Let us know who you think will win tonight’s contest.
