Tip‑off is scheduled for 10:00 PM EDT / 7:00 PM PDT
Venue: Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA
Recent Team Form
Los Angeles Lakers
Last 10 games: 6–3
Averaging: 116.0 PPG, 42.6 RPG, 25.4 APG
Shooting: 50.6% FG
Allowing: 118.2 PPG
The Lakers enter this game on a three‑game losing streak, including a 123–87 loss to Oklahoma City in which they posted their lowest scoring output of the season.
Golden State Warriors
Last 10 games: 4–6
Averaging: 113.1 PPG, 39.8 RPG, 28.2 APG
Shooting: 48.0% FG
Allowing: 118.7 PPG
The Warriors are coming off a win over Sacramento, with De’Anthony Melton scoring 21 and Brandin Podziemski adding 20.
Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James — OUT (foot)
Luka Dončić — OUT (hamstring)
Austin Reaves — OUT (rib)
Marcus Smart — OUT (ankle)
This is a severely depleted roster, and the team struggled heavily without its stars in the OKC loss.
Golden State Warriors
Jimmy Butler III — OUT (knee)
Moses Moody — OUT (knee)
Al Horford — OUT (calf)
Will Richard — OUT (back)
Gui Santos — OUT (pelvis)
LJ Cryer — OUT (illness)
Quinten Post — Day‑to‑day (foot)
Key Player Matchups
Deandre Ayton (LAL) vs. Draymond Green (GSW)
Ayton: 12.4 PPG, 8.1 RPG (last 10)
Green: 8.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, defensive anchor
Brandin Podziemski (GSW) vs. Lakers’ depleted backcourt
Podziemski averaging 18.4 PPG, 5.0 RPG over last 10.
Luke Kennard (LAL) vs. Warriors’ perimeter defense
Kennard averaging 1.3 made threes over last 10.
Given the Lakers’ missing stars, secondary scorers like Kennard and Rui Hachimura must carry the load.
Series History
Season series: Lakers lead 2–1
Last meeting: Lakers won 129–101 on March 1 (Dončić scored 26).
Tactical Breakdown
Los Angeles Lakers
Strengths:
Efficient shooting (50.1% FG on season)
Strong interior presence with Ayton
Solid ball movement when healthy
Weaknesses:
Missing LeBron, Dončić, Reaves, Smart — massive playmaking and scoring void
Free‑throw struggles (45.2% FT vs OKC) highlight execution issues under pressure
Golden State Warriors
Strengths:
Better health relative to Lakers
Podziemski’s scoring surge
Strong three‑point shooting in recent win (44.7% vs SAC)
Weaknesses:
Defensive inconsistency (allowing 118.7 PPG last 10)
Rebounding disadvantage vs bigger teams
Betting Trends & Market Indicators
Lakers: 6–4 last 10, but on 3‑game losing streak and severely injured
Warriors: 4–6 last 10, but healthier and at home
Lakers ATS: 43–36; Warriors ATS: 35–44
Game Odds
Los Angeles Lakers 225.5
Golden State Warriors – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 8, 2026
