The Golden State Warriors are trying to get off to the best start in NBA history, and will do just that if they can beat the Los Angeles Lakers tonight. Can the Warriors reach 16-0? Check out our preview & prediction below:
Game Info:
Location: Oracle Arena - Oakland, CA
Time: 10:30 pm ET
TV: TNT
Spread: Warriors -17
Projected Starting Lineups:
PG Stephen Curry - 32.7 ppg, 5.7 apg, 2.6 spg
SG Klay Thompson - 16.6 ppg, 3.8 rpg
SF Harrison Barnes - 14.2 ppg, 5.1 rpg
PF Draymond Green - 12.3 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 6.7 apg
C Andrew Bogut - 7.0 ppg, 6.9 rpg
PG Jordan Clarkson - 15.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg
SG D'Angelo Russell - 10.4 ppg, 4.5 rpg
SF Kobe Bryant - 16.3 ppg, 4.1 rpg
PF Julius Randle - 11.2 ppg, 8.8 rpg
C Roy Hibbert - 9.1 ppg, 6.8 rpg
Key To The Game:
Where will the Lakers get their points from? Los Angeles ranks 22nd in the league in points scored and are shooting just 41.3 percent from the field as a team, which is the worst in the league. On the flip side, Golden State is the league's most efficient team from the field (48.7 percent) and are the highest scoring team in the NBA. This is a definite mismatch on paper, and the Lakers don't stand a chance if they don't shoot over 50 percent from the field.
What They're Saying About The Golden State Warriors:
Warriors don't want to jinx the streak
Golden State Warriors Seek History Against Lakers
What They're Saying About The Los Angeles Lakers:
Lakers: 7 things Byron Scott is doing wrong
An Examination of the Lakers' Offense
Prediction: Warriors win 122-97
Golden State is a well-oiled machine on a mission at home, while Los Angeles is an absolute trainwreck. The Warriors will get out to a big lead early in this one and cruise to a blowout win - and history.
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