Lakers vs. Warriors Preview, Starting Time, TV Schedule and Injury Report

of los angeles lakers He will be in San Francisco on Sunday to face the defending champions. golden state warriors Fourth of six preseason games.warriors who have Appeared in the headlines in the last two days, play without Stephen Curry, Clay Thomspon, and Draymond Green on Sunday.

The game lacks the expected star power of the season opener, but the Lakers should use the opportunity to set the tone against Golden State.

But before we delve into how the Lakers could get their first win in 10 preseason games, please take a moment to understand the fact that the drama of the last few weeks has not been about the Lakers. do you

It certainly feels like a breath of fresh air that we can all get used to.

Speaking of fresh air, Purple and Gold may have lost all three of their previous tune-up games, but the product they showed on the court was Much better than what they showed last season.

It doesn’t take advanced analytics to point out that your team’s performance has already improved significantly. interval, crimedefense, pace, and yes, vibe.

This is what the Lakers need to build.

That’s why Sunday’s game is the perfect opportunity to test how far the Lakers are progressing on the court. Personally, I’ll be watching how the Lakers’ drop-coverage-focused defense and the Warriors’ exquisite motion can respond to his offense. It’s also important to see more how the Lakers run a versatile 4-out, 1-in offense and create a transition basket against Golden Saite’s upper-level defense.

With three preseason games remaining, the competition for playing time and roster spots (especially rookies and two-way deal signers) is noteworthy. Can anyone secure a spot in the rotation alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley?

So far Kendrick Nunn, Wenen Gabriel, Austin Reeves and Juan Toscano-Anderson have played good enough to claim permanent minutes. Ronnie Walker IV, Damian Jones, Thomas Bryant Or if Max Christie can smooth out a bumpy start, or Cole Swider, Jay Huff, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Matt Ryan can prove crack-worthy in the rotation.

Sunday’s game should show that more clearly.

notes and updates

• If you missed the biggest news of the day, yahoo sportsChris Haynes reported That Lakers extend Rob Pelinka His deal aligns with that of head coach Durbin Hamm, with a deal until 2026. ESPN’Dave McMenaminthe Pelinka extension was tied in early June.
• lakers abandoned Dwayne Bacon and Javante McCoy are replaced today by guards LJ Figueroa and Shaquille Harrison. Training camp special price.
• The team also practiced Saturday before heading to Golden State.Davis Missed last 2 games Toscano-Anderson, who missed Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a right quadriceps bruise, has been put on hold for treatment due to a strained lower back from precautionary measures.

• The Lakers have no players listed on their injury report for Sunday’s preseason game. ham actually said today That Davis has been re-evaluated and could face the Warriors. Meanwhile, Dennis Schroeder, who did not join the team during the first week of training camp due to visa issues, is now with the team and will undergo a team physical. Schroeder will not be available for Sunday’s game, but he will be available for the remainder of training starting Monday, camp and preseason games.
• Meanwhile, Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala joins Green, Curry and Thompson on the inactive list. Green announced today that he will be leaving the team indefinitely for at least the next few days, and his status in the season opener against the Lakers remains unknown.
• Back to the ongoing issues the Warriors are dealing with, the organization reportedly Under investigation to determine who leaked Video of Green Punch teammate Jordan Poole To TMZ. Today, Green addressed the media for the first time since the incident happened. Click here for details.

The Lakers and Warriors will tip off at 5:30 p.m. PT on Sunday. The game will air locally on Spectrum SportsNet and nationally on NBA TV.

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