Warriors vs. Lakers: Live Score, Date & Key Players – Feb 10th 2024

Warriors and Lakers Set to Clash in Western Conference Matchup

LOS ANGELES – The Golden State Warriors (28-24, eighth in the Western Conference) face off against the Los Angeles Lakers (30-19, fifth in the Western Conference) on Saturday evening at the Crypto.com Arena. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. EST.

The Lakers have demonstrated strength against Pacific Division rivals, posting a 4-6 record against those teams. Los Angeles currently averages 51.8 points in the paint, led by Deandre Ayton who contributes 11.8 points per game in that area.

The Warriors, meanwhile, have fared well against Western Conference opponents holding a record of 18-14. A key strength for Golden State is their proficiency from beyond the arc, leading the NBA with an average of 16.5 made three-pointers per game. Stephen Curry is the driving force behind this success, averaging 4.5 three-pointers made per game while shooting 39.1% from long range.

Statistically, the Lakers boast a field goal percentage of 49.9% this season, 2.9 percentage points higher than the 47.0% opponents have shot against the Warriors. Golden State averages 115.9 points per game, slightly fewer than the 116.2 points the Lakers concede to their opponents.

This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their previous encounter on October 22nd, the Warriors emerged victorious with a score of 119-109. Jimmy Butler III led Golden State with 31 points in that game, while Luka Doncic paced the Lakers with 43 points.

Currently, Luka Doncic is the leading scorer for the Lakers, averaging 33.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 8.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. LeBron James has also been a consistent performer for Los Angeles, averaging 18.5 points over his last 10 games.

For the Warriors, Brandin Podziemski is averaging 11.8 points and 3.5 assists. Moses Moody has also been contributing effectively, averaging 13.1 points over his past 10 games.

Looking at recent form, the Lakers have gone 6-3 in their last nine games, averaging 115.9 points, 42.6 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 8.8 steals, and 4.1 blocks while shooting 50.8% from the field. Opponents have averaged 111.6 points against them during this stretch.

The Warriors have had a more mixed run of form, going 5-5 in their last 10 games. They’ve averaged 116.6 points, 41.0 rebounds, 30.1 assists, 11.5 steals, and 4.9 blocks, shooting 46.8% from the field. Opponents have averaged 115.4 points during this period.

The Lakers are currently dealing with injury concerns, with Luka Doncic listed as day-to-day with a leg injury and Adou Thiero out due to a knee injury.

The Warriors have a more extensive injury report. Jimmy Butler III is out for the season with a knee injury. Kristaps Porzingis is day-to-day due to illness, LJ Cryer is day-to-day with a hamstring injury, Stephen Curry is day-to-day with a knee injury, and Seth Curry is out with a back injury.