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Warriors host Lakers in NBA preseason game: Live updates, highlights

Deandre Ayton and the Los Angeles Lakers will look to bounce back from losing their preseason opener when they take on the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center on Sunday, Oct. 5. 

With LeBron James and Luka Doncic not expected to play, Reaves is expected to serve as a featured player in the lineup. Neither James nor Doncic played in the Lakers’ preseason opener on Friday.

Austin Reaves had a 20-point performance in the 103-81 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Reaves also had three rebounds and two assists in his 21 minutes of play. Dalton Knecht had six points and six rebounds in 26 minutes of play.

It will be the preseason opener for the Warriors.

Warriors take lead in first quarter

Jimmy Butler makes the free-throw to even the game at 11 with 8:33 left in the first quarter.

Draymond misses a layup attempt on the Warriors’ next possession but manages to tip the ball in immediately for the second chance points. The Warriors lead 13-11 in the middle of the first quarter.

Al Horford checks in for Warriors

Al Horford checked in for the Warriors with 8:38 left in the first quarter.

Lakers, Warriors keep it close early

The Lakers start fast and build an early 7-2 lead with several of Golden State’s star players in the lineup. The Warriors respond well to close the game with Moses Moody hitting a three-point shot to make it a one-point game.

What time is Lakers vs. Warriors?

The Los Angeles Lakers will travel to play the Golden State Warriors in a preseason game at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. The game is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.

How to watch Warriors vs. Lakers

  • Time:  8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT
  • Location: Chase Center(San Francisco, California)
  • TV: ESPN
  • Stream: Fubo, WatchESPN

Lakers starting lineup vs. Warriors

The Lakers’ starting lineup will feature Jarred Vanderbilt, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia and Gabe Vincent.

Warriors starting lineup vs. Lakers

The Warriors will have a star-studded lineup to start the preseason with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III and Draymond Green expected to play. Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski will round out the starting lineup for Golden State.

Lakers star players ruled out

Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart are among the players ruled out for tonight’s game. While LeBron did not play, he was at the game and on the bench.

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