Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for April 3 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The Golden State Warriors will head to Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Thursday for a high-stakes showdown against the LA Lakers, an encounter that promises to deliver fireworks. This will mark the fourth and final meeting between the two marquee franchises this season, with the Lakers having won the previous three matchups.

However, this clash carries even greater significance, as it could have major playoff seeding implications. With just 2.5 games separating the No. 3 and No. 8 spots in the Western Conference, the outcome of this game could impact not only the Warriors and Lakers but also several other teams in the tightly packed standings.

Under JJ Redick, the Lakers currently sit in third place with a 46-29 record and are riding a two-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Steve Kerr’s Warriors are right behind in fifth place at 44-31. With postseason positioning on the line, Thursday’s matchup is shaping up to be an absolute thriller in LA.

Golden State Warriors vs. LA Lakers Injury Reports for April 3

Golden State Warriors injury report

The Golden State Warriors have two players listed on the injury report. Jonathan Kuminga is listed as "questionable" owing to a pelvic contusion while Gary Payton II is ruled out owing to a partially torn ligament in his left thumb.

LA Lakers injury report

The LA Lakers also have two players on the injury report. LeBron James is probable with a left groin strain while Maxi Kleber is ruled out owing to a right foot surgery recovery. Kleber was seen in the practice facility on Wednesday getting some individual workout done.

Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for April 3

Golden State Warriors starting lineup and depth chart

The Warriors are expected to start the game with Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler III, Draymond Green, Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski.

Point Guard	Steph Curry	Moses Moody
Shooting Guard	Brandin Podziemski	Jackson Rowe	Gui Santos
Small Forward	Jimmy Butler	Buddy Hield	Pat Spencer
Power Forward	Draymond Green	Trayce Jackson-Davis	Jonathan Kuminga
Center	Quinten Post	Kevon Looney

LA Lakers starting lineup

The Lakers are expected to start the game with LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves and Jaxson Hayes.

Point guard	Luka Doncic	Gabe Vincent	Bronny James
Shooting guard	Austin Reaves	Dalton Knecht	Shake Milton
Small forward	Rui Hachimura	Dorian Finney-Smith	Jordan Goodwin
Power forward	LeBron James	Jarred Vanderbilt	Markieff Morris
Center	Jaxson Hayes	Christian Koloko	Alex Len