Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction and Preview for 2024 NBA Summer League | July 7, 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors will take place on Day 2 of the California Classic Summer League. Both teams participated in Day 1 of the Summer League which gave the fans glimpses of the lineups and the talents on the roster.
The Los Angeles Lakers lost their previous matchup against the Sacramento Kings with a final score of 108-94. The Kings dominated the Lakers and they could not defend or outscore their opponents. On the other hand, the Golden State Warriors won their matchup against the Miami Heat dominantly with a final score of 105-66.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction and Preview
Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors preview
Spread: Lakers (+5.5), Warriors (-5.5)
The Los Angeles Lakers summer league roster had a lot of expectation riding on their backs after the general manager of the franchise drafted Dalton Knecht and LeBron James' son Bronny James in the NBA draft. However, they fell short in front of Adonis Arms of the Sacramento Kings. If they youngsters on the Lakers squad do not learn from their mistakes in their last game the same fate awaits them against the Warriors.
The Warriors are a highly athletic team full of young talent who are trying to make a name for themselves. Daeqwon Plowden was a noteworthy name in their game against the Heat. The youngster scored 26 points in just 24 minutes of game time. Ethan Thompson is another name that popped out in the game against the Heat. The youngster scored 27 points coming off the bench and playing for just 22 minutes.
The Lakers are in for a wild ride that will end in a defeat if they do not tighten up their defenses against the Warriors.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors lineups
The Lakers can make some changes to their lineups after the loss. On the contrary, it is unlikely that the Warriors will make big changes to their lineup.
Here is the expected lineup for the Lakers:
C- Colin Castleton, F- Maxwell Lewis, G- Dalton Knecht, G- Bronny James, G- Tommy Kuhse.
Here is the expected lineup for the Warriors:
C- Marques Bolden, F- Jackson Rowe, G- Pat Spencer, G- Reece Beekman, G- Daeqwon Plowden.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors: Prediction
The Day 1 of the California Classic told us that the Lakers need to do a lot of homework before they can take on top tier teams in the summer league. The Warriors can be the easy victors of this matchup if they don't make any rash plays on the court.