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Warriors, Lakers battle injuries for playoff spots
8 Feb
Summary
- Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic are out, impacting offensive strategies.
- Both teams face significant player absences affecting rotations.
- The game holds playoff implications for Western Conference positioning.
The Golden State Warriors are set to visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena. This game is crucial for both teams as they contend for playoff spots in the competitive Western Conference. Significant player absences are expected to heavily influence each team's rotations and overall strategies.
The Warriors are currently third in the Pacific Division with a 28-24 record. They will be without several key players, including Stephen Curry (knee soreness), Seth Curry (sciatic nerve issue), and L.J. Cryer (hamstring strain). Additionally, Jimmy Butler III (torn ACL) and Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles issue) are out for the season.
The Lakers, holding a 31-19 record and fourth in the West, are also facing injury challenges. Luka Doncic remains out due to a hamstring strain, and Adou Thiero continues to recover from a knee injury. Luke Kennard is questionable pending a trade.
With their stars unavailable, both teams will lean on their veteran players and secondary scorers. Draymond Green and Moses Moody are expected to see increased minutes for the Warriors, while LeBron James and Austin Reaves will carry more offensive load for the Lakers. This matchup is vital for playoff seeding, with Golden State aiming to climb out of the play-in range and the Lakers solidifying their top-four position. The betting line favors the Lakers by 2.5 points.
