What happened
The Lakers visit Golden State on Friday in the NBA Cup opener, and Luka Dončić is off the injury report after missing Wednesday with back tightness.
Golden State remains shorthanded for the rematch, with Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody and Kristaps Porziņģis still out and Gui Santos listed doubtful.
LINEUP CONTEXT
Dončić’s return changes Los Angeles’ creation load, while Golden State’s missing wing and frontcourt pieces keep its rotation thin.
Automated brief based on the linked report. Lineup context is analysis; official starting-five labels come separately from our game data provider.
Original reporting: Preview: Warriors welcome Lakers in rematch of opening night — Yahoo Sports ↗