The Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers are both professional basketball teams in the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Lakers have won a total of 17 NBA championships, while the Warriors have won 6 championships.
The Golden State Warriors are known to be a very strong offensive team, particularly when it comes to shooting the three-pointer. Several players such as Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Jordan Poole, and Draymond Green can shoot the ball from a distance.
The Los Angeles Lakers, on the other hand, have a more balanced offensive approach. They have a strong inside game, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis both capable of scoring in the paint.
In terms of the current rosters, the Warriors have a talented lineup that includes players such as Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. The LA Lakers also have a strong roster, featuring players like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and D’Angelo Russell.
Both teams will be again facing each other on May 2 for their way to the conference finals.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Schedule
| Games | Opponent | Date | Venue |
| GAME 1 | Lakers vs Warriors | Tue., May 2 / 10:00 PM (7:00 PM PDT ) | Chase Center, San Francisco |
| GAME 2 | Lakers vs Warriors | Thurs., May 4 / 9:00 PM (6:00 PM PDT ) | Chase Center, San Francisco |
| GAME 3 | Warriors vs Lakers | Sat., May 6 / 8:30 PM (5:30 PM PDT ) | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| GAME 4 | Warriors vs Lakers | Mon., May 8 / 10:00 PM (7:00 PM PDT ) | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| GAME 5 | Lakers vs Warriors | Wed., May 10 / TBD | Chase Center, San Francisco |
| GAME 6 | Warriors vs Lakers | Fri., May 12 / TBD | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles |
| GAME 7 | Lakers vs Warriors | Sun., May 14 / TBD | Chase Center, San Francisco |
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Head to Head
In the regular season, the Lakers and Warriors have faced each other 434 times, with the Lakers winning 261 games and the Warriors winning 173 games.
The two teams have met in the playoffs 36 times, with the Lakers winning 25 series and the Warriors winning 11. The most recent playoff matchup between the two teams was in the play-in tournament in 2021, in which the Lakers won 103-100. Since the stats show that the Lakers are on their better side however, the Warriors also have memorable playoff victories over the Lakers, including a 4-1 series win in the 2015 Western Conference Finals en route to their first championship in 40 years.
Both Western Conference teams will again face each other in the conference semifinals of 2023, with the game starting in the Warriors’ home.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Rosters
Golden State Warriors Roster
| Players | Position |
| Patrick Baldwin Jr. | F |
| Stephen Curry | PG |
| Donte DiVincenzo | SG |
| Draymond Green | PF |
| JaMychal Green | F |
| Andre Iguodala | F |
| Ty Jerome | SG |
| Jonathan Kuminga | PF |
| Anthony Lamb | F |
| Kevon Looney | F |
| Moses Moody | SG |
| Gary Payton || | SG |
| Jordan Poole | SG |
| Lester Quinones | G |
| Ryan Rollins | G |
| Klay Thompson | SG |
| Andrew Wiggins | SF |
Los Angeles Lakers Roster
| Players | Position |
| MO Bamba | C |
| Malik Beasley | SG |
| Troy Brown Jr. | SF |
| Max Christie | G |
| Anthony Davis | PF |
| Wenyen Gabriel | F |
| Rui Hachimura | PF |
| Shaquille Harrison | G |
| LeBron James | SF |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | G |
| Austin Reaves | SG |
| D’Angelo Russell | PG |
| Dennis Schroder | PG |
| Cole Swider | F |
| Tristan Thompson | C |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | PF |
| Lonnie Walker 4 | G |
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