After splitting two games this season, the Warriors and Lakers meet for the second time in three days and the third time in three weeks, when they convene Friday night at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.
The Warriors (13-2) are seeking their 10th consecutive victory.
While the Warriors are healthy and coming off a dominating performance, posting a 149-106 rout of LA on Wednesday at Oracle Arena, the Lakers continue to be diminished by injuries.
The Lakers (8-8) could be missing three starters. While neither guard D’Angelo Russell nor forward Julius Randle played on Wednesday, Lakers coach Luke Walton said Friday morning that guard Nick Young is “doubtful.