SAN FRANCISCO — On Saturday, the Warriors play the Lakers in the first game of the preseason and in the new Chase Center.
Understanding that players and coaches are not yet in regular-season shape, there are a few things worth monitoring that could provide real takeaways.
After 47 years at Oracle Arena in Oakland, an arena known for its loud home crowd, the Warriors will experience the Chase Center’s atmosphere for the first time.
On Friday, the team practiced on the court — rather than in the practice gym underneath the main floor — for the first time as to get a feel for what to expect in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers.