As the 2024-25 NBA preseason progresses, more action and drama await all the basketball fans around the globe. But the stage is all set for an epic showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors who are scheduled to meet first on October 15, 2024, and immediately for the second time on October 18, 2024. Today, we look at the preview and odds of the first matchup between the two basketball titans.
- Day and Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- Time: 10 PM (ET)
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
- Where to watch in the UK: TNT Sports, NBA League Pass
Lakers vs Warriors: Team Analyses and Form
After winning one match and losing two, the Lakers have occupied the 12th position in the 2024-25 NBA preseason standings. On the other hand, the Warriors are on a winning streak after bagging four back-to-back victories and taking over the 1st position in the preseason standings.
Will the Lakers be able to break this victorious streak or will the Warriors continue with it? Only time will tell, but for now, let us take a closer look at both the teams before they clash.
Los Angeles Lakers Roster:
- Armel Traoré
- Quincy Olivari
- Kylor Kelley
- Jalen Hood-Schifino
- Jordan Goodwin
- D’Angelo Russell
- Jarred Vanderbilt
- Anthony Davis
- Dalton Knecht
- Cam Reddish
- Gabe Vincent
- Bronny James
- Jaxson Hayes
- Max Christie
- Colin Castleton
- Austin Reaves
- Maxwell Lewis
- LeBron James
- Rui Hachimura
- Christian Wood
- Christian Koloko
The Lakers will miss out on three players (Jarred Vanderbilt, Armel Traoré and Austin Reaves) for the matchup against the Warriors due to injuries.
Golden Warriors Roster:
- Gary Payton II
- Jonathan Kuminga
- Kyle Anderson
- Brandin Podziemski
- Reece Beekman
- Moses Moody
- Kevon Looney
- Buddy Hield
- De’Anthony Melton
- Gui Santos
- Quinten Post
- Andrew Wiggins
- Draymond Green
- Blake Hinson
- Stephen Curry
- Kevin Knox II
- Trayce Jackson-Davis
- Lindy Waters III
- Jackson Rowe
- Pat Spencer
Due to injuries, the Warriors will also miss out on two players (Brandin Podziemski and Andrew Wiggins) in this matchup.
Lakers vs Warriors: Season Averages Per Game
| Los Angeles Lakers | Stats | Golden State Warriors |
| 109.3 | PTS | 108.3 |
| 47.3 | REB | 46 |
| 29 | AST | 27.3 |
| 8.3 | STL | 8.3 |
| 9 | BLK | 5.5 |
| 18 | TO | 19 |
| 45.1 | FG% | 44.7 |
| 30.2 | 3P% | 40.5 |
| 78.2 | FT% | 76.5 |
| 50.7 | Pts in the paint | 32 |
| 9 | 2nd chance pts | 11.8 |
| 18.7 | Fastbreak pts | 17.3 |
Lakers: Previous Games
- LAL 107-102 MIL | Oct 10, 2024
- PHX 118-114 LAL | Oct 6, 2024
- MIN 124-107 LAL | Oct 4, 2024
Warriors: Previous Games
- DET 93-111 GSW | Oct 13, 2024
- SAC 106-109 GSW | Oct 11, 2024
- GSW 122-112 SAC | Oct 9, 2024
- GSW 91-90 LAC | Oct 5, 2024
Lakers vs Warriors: Previous Matchups
| Los Angeles Lakers | Match Dates | Golden State Warriors |
| 120 | April 10, 2024 | 134 |
| 121 | March 17, 2024 | 128 |
| 128 | February 23, 2024 | 110 |
| 144 | January 28, 2024 | 145 |
| 122 | May 13, 2023 | 101 |
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