Tomorrow morning, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will form the center of the NBA and the Angel City team affirms its readiness.
The regular season is still a month away, but Rui Hachimura of the Los Angeles Lakers said Sunday morning’s game against the Golden State Warriors had the feel of an important rivalry.
“This will be a big match, almost a play-off ,” the Japanese player shared after training.
“I feel like we have played them many times – pre-season, playoffs and regular season matches. So we know each other well.”
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Indeed, LA and Golden State have faced off 10 times in the past 10 months, starting in the postseason since last spring’s postseason.
Each team won 5 of those matches.
The Lakers (36-31) ranked 9th in the West and created a 1-game gap compared to the Warriors (34-31).
If the postseason starts today, LA will host the Warriors in a Play-in match, and the winning team will play the losing team in the remaining play-in match to compete for tickets to the Playoffs.
“Who craves more?”
Hachimura shared.
“We have to show that spirit and try to have a good month tomorrow.”
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Both teams experienced defeat before entering this match.
The Lakers lost in Sacramento 107-120. Warriors – missing Stephen Curry (ankle) and Draymond Green (back pain) – suffered a 99-109 defeat on the field of the Dallas Mavericks.
With a decisive match to the final ranking, coach Darvin Ham believes that Golden State will have Curry and Green in the starting lineup.
To prepare for this match, the Lakers held a video review of the loss to the Kings to learn lessons.The Lakers are currently 1 game ahead of the Warriors in the Western rankings
“A lot of players gave different opinions. I think that’s great. A healthy debate ,” coach Darvin Ham was excited.
“I think that’s why we’re able to respond to these disappointing failures. We look at the problem head-on and find ways to get better.”
The Lakers have won 13 of 21 games since last facing the Warriors – a thrilling 145-144 victory in second overtime on January 27.