Lakers vs Warriors injury report: Lineup for Game 6 Western Conference Semi-finals (May 12, 2023)
The LA Lakers and Golden State Warriors' injury reports are being closely monitored ahead of Friday's Game 6 at Crypto.com Arena. The tension between the two camps has been at an all-time high since Game 5, with LA seeking an opportunity to close the series and Golden State hoping to save its season.
Golden State took care of business at home to trim LA's lead to 3-2. The teams played physically and aggressively during the contest. There has been plenty of chatter around officiating this series, with the Lakers securing a significant advantage in the free throw department.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr cited LA's gamesmanship and flopping as a reason behind the Purple and Gold drawing more fouls. Lakers coach Darvin Ham and superstar LeBron James shot down Kerr's complaints.
Game 6 is expected to be as competitive as ever, with plenty at stake for both teams. Game 5 saw multiple key players take significant knocks, and that's in focus in the injury reports ahead of Friday's showdown in LA.
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
Andre Iguodala (wrist) and Ryan Rollins (foot) will remain sidelined for the Warriors, with both players recovering from surgeries for their respective injuries. Patrick Baldwin Jr. is listed as questionable due to soreness in his left toe. The most prominent addition to the Dubs' injury report is Andrew Wiggins.
Andrew Wiggins appeared to first show rib discomfort after this box out crack of LeBron James in the middle of the fourth quarter. Kept grabbing at his ribs the next few minutes. Costal cartilage fracture. His Game 6 status is in question.
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The former No. 1 pick is listed as questionable due to a left costal cartilage fracture in his ribs. He was the Dubs' second-best player in Game 5, and his absence could hamper the defending champions' quest to emerge victorious in Game 6.
LA Lakers Injury Report
The Lakers' injury report features Anthony Davis, who is listed as probable due to a foot injury. Davis avoided a concussion after getting elbowed in the head by Kevon Looney in Game 5. He exited the game, entering the locker room in a wheelchair after showing symptoms of a possible concussion.
Anthony Davis did not return to Game 5 after getting hit in the head by Kevon Looney. https://t.co/2bOZ2h9U7q
Meanwhile, Mo Bamba has been upgraded to questionable. He was previously listed out due to an ankle soreness issue.
Predicted lineups for teams
The Warriors are expected to roll with the same starting lineup from the last game. Steph Curry and Gary Payton II will likely start in the backcourt, with Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green completing the rest of the lineup. Kevon Looney, Jordan Poole and Donte DiVincenzo will likely play the most minutes off the bench.
The Lakers aren't expected to make changes to their starting unit either. D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves will be the starting guards, with the frontcourt trio of LeBron James, Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis. Dennis Schroder, Rui Hachimura and Lonnie Walker will likely play significant minutes off the bench.
Warriors starting lineup
G - Steph Curry, G - Gary Payton II, F - Klay Thompson, F - Andrew Wiggins, C - Draymond Green
Knicks starting lineup
G - D'Angelo Russell, G - Austin Reaves, F - LeBron James, F - Jarred Vanderbilt, C - Anthony Davis