The Warriors host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. at Chase Center. The game streams nationally on Prime Video, and no local TV broadcast is listed, according to Hoops Nightly.
Why it matters
It is the NBA Cup opener for both teams. Silver Screen and Roll notes that the Warriors and Lakers are in West Group C with the Spurs, Trail Blazers and Kings, with the group winner advancing to the knockout round. It is also a rematch of the season opener, which Los Angeles won easily; Walker Kessler scored 26 points on 12-of-12 shooting in that game.
Form
Golden State is 2-3 but has won two straight on the road, beating Denver 134-114 and Minnesota 119-114, Hoops Nightly reports. Stephen Curry scored 44 in the win over the Timberwolves. Los Angeles is 4-1 after beating the Clippers 103-87 on Oct. 28.
Injury report
- Warriors: Jimmy Butler III (right ACL repair), Moses Moody (left patellar tendon repair) and Kristaps Porzingis (not with team) are out. Gui Santos (left knee tendinitis) is doubtful.
- Lakers: Luka Doncic is available. Ziaire Williams (left foot injury management) is questionable, and Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero are out.
For the last game, see our recap of Warriors 119, Timberwolves 114.