How to watch Preseason Game 5: Warriors vs. Lakers
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The Golden State Warriors play their fifth game of the preseason with Tuesday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The game will be played at 7:00 PM PT in Las Vegas and can be watched on NBA TV and NBC Sports Bay Area.
Previously with the Warriors:
Golden State defeated the Detroit Pistons 111-93 on Sunday, improving to a perfect 4-0 this preseason. Despite the absence of Steph Curry and Draymond Green, the Warriors won behind another strong shooting performance as they hit 18 of their 39 attempts from beyond the three-point line. Buddy Hield led the charge off the bench, knocking down four triples for 12 points in just 14 minutes.
Buddy Hield from WAY downtown pic.twitter.com/zOTS1fseEK
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) October 14, 2024
On the defensive side, the Warriors impressed with their young players bringing energy, hustle, and athleticism to that side of the floor.
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— Joe Viray (@JoeVirayNBA) October 14, 2024
What to watch for tonight:
Curry and Green are expected to return Tuesday night against the Lakers after sitting out Sunday’s game. Meanwhile, Brandin Podziemski will be sidelined after suffering a broken nose in the third quarter of the Pistons game.
Brandin Podziemski sustained a broken nose last night, per Steve Kerr.
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) October 14, 2024
Podz took a Trayce Jackson-Davis elbow to the face in the third quarter and left the game a few moments later. pic.twitter.com/FYDCtXuVpX
The key storyline for tonight, however, will be the return of Andrew Wiggins. The Warriors’ wing, who has been out since the start of training camp due to an illness, ramped up his practice activities this past week and is expected to make his preseason debut.
Andrew Wiggins is making his preseason debut tonight. Finally over an illness. He was said to be in great shape prior to camp. How behind is his conditioning? “I’ll know tonight.” pic.twitter.com/ZXSCUqWf7Q
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 15, 2024
It will be intriguing to see how head coach Steve Kerr integrates Wiggins into the rotation. Kerr mentioned that he envisions Wiggins as the team’s primary point-of-attack defender while taking on a more substantial offensive role. Though this could eventually mean a spot in the starting lineup, the team may end up deciding to ease him back before their final preseason “dress rehearsal” game against the Lakers on Friday.
Enjoy the game Dub Nation. GO WARRIORS!!!
Projected Starters
Warriors: Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Draymond Green, Trayce Jackson-Davis
Lakers: D”Angelo Russell, Max Christie, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
How to watch Preseason Game #4
Who: Golden State Warriors (4 - 0) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (1 – 2)
When: Tuesday, October 15th, at 7:00 p.m. PT
Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
TV: NBA TV and NBC Sports Bay Area (available on fuboTV)