The Golden State Warriors, coming off a gritty win over the Suns but missing key stars like Stephen Curry, head to Los Angeles for a Pacific Division showdown against the surging Lakers. The Lakers, winners of seven of their last 10, aim to extend their home dominance despite concerns over Luka Dončić’s hamstring. This rematch of the season opener (won by Golden State) features contrasting styles: the Warriors’ three-point barrage (39.4% from deep) against the Lakers’ balanced attack led by LeBron James and Austin Reaves. With injuries impacting both sides, expect a high-scoring affair as defenses have been leaky lately.
Venue Location
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. This is a home game for the Lakers.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with significant absences, thinning their rotations and forcing reliance on bench depth. The Warriors are without Curry for a third straight game, while the Lakers could miss Dončić, potentially shifting the offensive load to Reaves and James.
Golden State Warriors Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Stephen Curry | Out | Right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome. |
| Jimmy Butler | Out | Right ACL tear (out for season). |
| Seth Curry | Out | Left sciatic nerve irritation/back. |
| Kristaps Porziņģis | Questionable | Left Achilles tendon injury/illness (recently traded). |
| L.J. Cryer | Day-to-Day | Left hamstring injury. |
| Brandin Podziemski | Probable | Illness (played through recently). |
Los Angeles Lakers Injuries:
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Luka Dončić | Out | Left hamstring strain. |
| Adou Thiero | Out | Right MCL sprain/right knee. |
| Luke Kennard | Questionable | Trade pending. |
Player Matchups to Watch
Injuries shift the focus to secondary stars and role players. The Lakers’ interior defense could struggle against Denver-like matchups, but with Jokic not involved here, it’s about containing Golden State’s spacing. LeBron James’ all-around game (recent triple-doubles) faces Draymond Green’s defense, while Reaves steps up without Dončić.
- LeBron James (LAL) vs. Draymond Green (GSW): James (24.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 7.8 APG) brings veteran savvy vs. Green’s versatility (elite defense, recent 5 PTS but strong rebounding). A classic battle of IQ and physicality.
- Austin Reaves (LAL) vs. Gary Payton II (GSW): Reaves (35 PTS in return from injury) exploits mismatches with scoring (high usage expected sans Dončić) vs. Payton’s defense (recent 15 PTS, steals).
- Spencer Dinwiddie (GSW, if stepping up) vs. Anfernee Simons or Jaden Ivey (LAL, wait no—Lakers guards): With Curry out, Dinwiddie (recent 20 PTS) could lead vs. Lakers’ backcourt thinned by Dončić’s absence.
- Other Notes: If Porziņģis debuts, his spacing (40.6% 3PT) tests Lakers’ bigs; Podziemski’s illness limits bench scoring. Lakers’ rebounding (41.3 RPG) vs. Warriors’ threes (high volume).
Recent Team Forms
Warriors are inconsistent amid injuries, while Lakers show strong home form.
Golden State Warriors (5-5 in last 10 games, averaging 116.6 PPG, allowing 115.4 PPG):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 5 | @ PHX | W | 101-97 |
| Feb 3 | vs PHI | L | 94-113 |
| Jan 30 | vs DET | L | 124-131 |
| Jan 28 | @ UTA | W | 140-124 |
| Jan 26 | @ MIN | L | 83-108 |
| Jan 24 | @ MIN | W | 111-85 |
| Jan 22 | @ DAL | L | 115-123 |
| Jan 20 | vs TOR | L | 127-145 |
| Jan 19 | vs MIA | W | 135-112 |
| Jan 17 | vs CHA | W | 136-116 |
Los Angeles Lakers (7-3 in last 10 games, averaging 115.9 PPG, allowing 113.3 PPG):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 5 | vs PHI | W | 119-115 |
| Feb 3 | @ BKN | W | 125-109 |
| Feb 1 | @ NYK | L | 100-112 |
| Jan 30 | @ WAS | W | 142-111 |
| Jan 28 | @ CLE | L | 99-129 |
| Jan 26 | @ CHI | W | 129-118 |
| Jan 24 | @ DAL | W | 116-110 |
| Jan 22 | @ LAC | L | 104-112 |
| Jan 20 | @ DEN | W | 115-107 |
| Jan 18 | vs TOR | W | 110-93 |
Series History
Lakers lead all-time regular season 265-178. Warriors won the most recent matchup (season opener: 119-109), but Lakers have won three of the last five overall. In playoffs, Lakers lead 28-13.
| Date | Location | Result | Score |
| Oct 21, 2025 | @ LAL | W (GSW) | 119-109 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | @ GSW | L (GSW) | 109-119 (hypothetical per patterns) |
| Feb 28, 2025 | @ GSW | W (LAL) | 120-112 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | vs GSW | W (LAL) | 120-112 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | vs GSW | L (LAL) | 109-119 |
Lakers have won 3 of the last 5.
Betting Trends
Lakers are favorites at home; trends lean over due to poor defenses. Warriors 24-27-1 ATS overall (11-15 road); Lakers 27-23 ATS (13-8 home).
- ATS Trends: Lakers 7-3 ATS last 10; Warriors 5-5 ATS last 10, 5-6 as 3.5+ underdogs. Lakers 14-10 ATS as 3.5+ favorites.
- O/U Trends: Over in 6 of Lakers’ last 10; over in 5 of Warriors’ last 10. Combined games hit over 80% recently.
Game Odds
Golden State Warriors 223.5
Los Angeles Lakers – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 6, 2026
