Warriors vs Lakers
Sat, Feb 28
Final
Warriors
Warriors
(31 - 28)
101
-
129
Lakers
Lakers
(34 - 24)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 20 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 101 |
| Lakers | 33 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 129 |
Venue: Chase Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Brandin Podziemski
GSW | #2 | G
9
7
6
Luka DonÄiÄ
LAL | #77 | F/G
26
6
8
Smart Game Analysis
Los Angeles Lakers has a 62% chance of winning the game
Despite the Warriors' recent win, the absence of Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler leaves them severely outmatched against a Lakers squad led by Luka Doncic and LeBron James.
Key Analysis
- • Golden State is missing its top two stars with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler ruled out for the contest.
- • Luka Doncic leads the NBA in scoring at 32.7 points per game and poses a massive mismatch for the Warriors' depleted backcourt.
- • The Lakers have a significant talent advantage with LeBron James and Deandre Ayton available to dominate the frontcourt.
- • Golden State enters with momentum after a 133-112 blowout win over Memphis, whereas Los Angeles has lost three straight games.
- • The Warriors rank first in the league in three-pointers made per game, which remains their best path to an upset.
- • Los Angeles must fix its late-game execution after failing to close out tight losses to the Suns and Magic.