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The Golden State Warriors end their six-game road trip with a matchup against their Southern California rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers. The game will be played at 7:00PM PT in Los Angeles and can be watched on TNT.
Previously with the Warriors:
Golden State extended their winning streak to three games with a 134-125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Despite Memphis keeping it competitive, the Warriors came into the game with a playoff-level intensity, led by Stephen Curry who erupted for 32 points in the first half. He finished the night with an electric 52-point performance which included 12 made three-pointers, putting on yet another historic shooting display.
STEPH CURRY MASTERCLASS IN MEMPHIS
52 PTS
12 3PM
10 REB
8 AST
5 STLA stellar performance from the Warriors superstar as he propels GSW to the #5 seed in the West! pic.twitter.com/fGYztIWpJu
— NBA (@NBA) April 2, 2025
Jimmy Butler added 27 points in a team-high 38 minutes, while Draymond Green posted a triple-double with 13 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds. With major playoff implications on the line, the Warriors not only secured the win but also clinched the tiebreaker over the Grizzlies and moved up to the fifth seed in the Western Conference standings.
Steve Kerr: “The game has just clicked with our guys lately, that’s why we’re winning games and everyone’s just doing whatever it takes to win, whatever it takes for the team to function well. And I think Jimmy’s presence has allowed for those roles to really clarify, and that’s…
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) April 3, 2025
What to watch for tonight:
The Warriors and Lakers meet Thursday night for their fourth and final regular-season matchup. The Lakers have won all three meetings this season and currently hold the third seed at 46-29—2.5 games ahead of the Warriors in the standings.
The intensity in the West ramps up tonight as a pivotal matchup takes center stage in LA!
LeBron James and the No. 3 Lakers (almost tied with 4th-seed DEN) go head-to-head with Steph Curry and the No. 5 Warriors (0.5 games ahead of 6th place MIN) at 10:00pm/et on TNT! pic.twitter.com/ZQWQTecDud
— NBA (@NBA) April 3, 2025
Making this game even more intriguing is that it marks the first head-to-head matchup featuring both Luka Dončić and Jimmy Butler in this rivalry. The Lakers are 14-8 with Dončić in the lineup, while the Warriors have surged to a 19-4 record since acquiring Butler, proving themselves as one of the league’s hottest teams.
Lakers with Luka: 14-8
Warriors with Jimmy: 19-4More NBA Finals-level leadership has entered the LeBron-Steph rivalry pic.twitter.com/OBfZ4j6K1m
— NBA (@NBA) April 3, 2025
Regardless of who else steps onto the court, however, all eyes remain on Curry and LeBron James. At 37 and 40 years old, respectively, the two superstars continue to dominate as the faces of the league, showing why they remain among the best players in the NBA.
Since their first NBA Finals meeting in 2015…
LeBron and Steph have continued to build on their legendary careers over the last 10 seasons
Tonight, a MAJOR standings battle on TNT! pic.twitter.com/YBMipyLneD
— NBA (@NBA) April 3, 2025
With playoff positioning on the line and two powerhouse rosters set to clash, expect another high-stakes battle in Los Angeles.
Enjoy the game Dub Nation. GO WARRIORS!!!
Projected Starters
Warriors: Steph Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, Draymond Green
Lakers: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes
How to watch Regular Season Game 76
Who: Golden State Warriors (44 – 31) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (46 – 29)
When: Thursday, April 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. PT
Where: Crypto Arena, Los Angeles, California
TV: TNT (available on fuboTV)
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