The Los Angeles Lakers travel to Chase Center on Saturday night for a primetime Pacific Division showdown against the Golden State Warriors. LeBron James and Co. have lost each of their last three meetings and will face a team that has won two of their last three games.
According to the official injury report, both Draymond Green and Kristaps Porzingis are on the injury report ahead of this matchup. Green is currently listed as probable as he is dealing with a left lower back injury, while Porzingis is questionable due to a general illness.
While those two players can still play, Stephen Curry will not play as he has been confirmed out with a right patellofemoral injury. Curry joins players like his brother Seth, Jimmy Butler and LJ Cryer who have opted out.
For the Lakers, Rui Hachimura is questionable while Bronny James and Edou Thirou are out due to G League assignments.
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Draymond Green and Kristaps Porzingis' injury status vs. Lakers
Given that Draymond Green is probable on the injury report, the assumption is that he will be involved in a marquee matchup. The veteran forward is currently averaging 8.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists per contest while shooting 41% from the field.
Porzingis is questionable and his chances of playing are slim given his questionable status. The division-leading Lakers (34-24) arrive in San Francisco desperate to snap a three-game losing streak after a narrow 113-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.
Despite their recent struggles, Los Angeles will once again look to their Big-3 for inspiration. Luka Doncic leads the NBA with 32.7 points per game (adding 7.8 rebounds and 8.6 assists), Austin Reaves is enjoying a career year averaging 24.6 points, and the ageless LeBron James is contributing 21.5 points, 7.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds per night.
Los Angeles and Golden State have split their first two head-to-head meetings this season, with both previous games taking place in Los Angeles. The Lakers are 18-12 on the road this year, while the Warriors are 19-11 at home.
Lakers injury report
Rui Hachimura: doubtful (illness)
Bronny James: Out (G League - On Assignment)
Edou Thirou: Out (G League – On Assignment)
warriors injury report
Draymond Green: Probable (left lower back injury management)
Kristaps Porzingis: doubtful (illness)
Stephen Curry: Out (right patellofemoral pain syndrome)
Seth Curry: Out (left sciatic nerve irritation)
Jimmy Butler III: Out (right ACL surgery)
LJ Cryer: Out (G League - Two-Way)
