Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for April 9 | 2023-24 NBA Season

The Golden State Warriors will visit the LA Lakers on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. The potential play-in tournament opponents will clash for the fourth and final time in their season series, which the Dubs lead 2-1. Both teams have significant stakes in the game. The marquee clash has the potential to live up to the hype of the previous three matchups.

The Warriors and Lakers have experienced nearly identical fluctuations throughout the season. They've appeared formidable when in sync but have struggled with inconsistency, as reflected in their positions in the standings. The Lakers (45-34) hold the ninth spot in the West, while the Golden State Warriors (43-35) trail closely in 10th place.

The Warriors are on a 7-3 run, whereas the Lakers boast an 8-2 record in their last 10 games.

Golden State Warriors vs. LA Lakers injury report

Golden State Warriors injury report for April 9

The Warriors are contending with three injured players: Gary Payton II, Dario Saric and Andrew Wiggins. Payton and Wiggins are listed as probable with ankle injuries. However, Saric remains sidelined due to a knee issue.

Player	Status	Injury
Gary Payton II	Probable	Left ankle impingement
Dario Saric	Out	Right knee lateral joint pain
Andrew Wiggins	Probable	Left ankle sprain

LA Lakers injury report for April 9

The Lakers' injury report includes Anthony Davis and LeBron James, both listed as questionable. Davis is grappling with a sore left eye, while James is sidelined due to illness. Additionally, Jalen Hood-Schifino (back), Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) and Christian Wood (knee) have been ruled out.

Player	Status	Injury
Anthony Davis	Questionable	Left eye soreness
Jalen Hood-Schifino	Out	Lumbar disc surgery
LeBron James	Questionable	Flu-like symptoms
Jarred Vanderbilt	Out	Right mid-foot sprain
Christian Wood	Out	Left knee surgery

Golden State Warriors vs. LA Lakers starting lineup and depth chart

Golden State Warriors starting lineup and depth chart for April 9

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Steph Curry	Chris Paul	Lester Quinones
SG	Klay Thompson	Brandin Podziemski	Pat Spencer
SF	Andrew Wiggins	Gary Payton ||	Moses Moody
PF	Draymond Green	Jonathan Kuminga
C	Trayce-Jackson Davis	Kevon Looney	Usman Garuba

LA Lakers starting lineups and depth chart for April 9

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	D'Angelo Russell	Spencer Dinwiddie	Skylar Mays
SG	Austin Reaves	Gabe Vincent
SF	LeBron James	Cam Reddish
PF	Rui Hachimura	Taurean Prince	Harry Giles |||
C	Anthony Davis	Jaxson Hayes	Colin Castleton

How to watch Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers?

The highly anticipated Pacific Division showdown between the Warriors and the Lakers is set to tip off at 10 p.m. ET at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The game will receive national coverage on TNT and Tru TV, while local viewers can tune in via Spectrum SportsNet. Additionally, the matchup will be available for live streaming on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV. Fans can also enjoy a week of free NBA TV trials with their subscriptions.

This game is pivotal for both teams, promising a tightly contested matchup throughout. While the Lakers anticipate LeBron James' return, the Warriors are favored to cover the spread even if he plays. With Steph Curry rested in the Warriors' recent game against the Jazz, Golden State boasts a formidable lineup capable of challenging the Lakers on the road.