Game information Who: Golden State Warriors (1-3) vs Los Angeles Lakers (2-3) When: 7:30PM PST on Friday, October 12th, 2018 Where: SAP Center, San Jose, California How to watch: ESPN2 How to listen: 95.7 The Game Injuries Warriors: Draymond Green (sore left knee) day-to-day, DeMarcus Cousins out. Lakers: No injured players. Previous meetings Just two days ago in Sin City, the Warriors succumbed to the energy of the Lakers and their new king, losing 113-123 in an up-and-down affair. Coach Steve Kerr felt the Warriors may have mismanaged their energy in the first half of this game: "A lot of good energy in the first half … but it was misplaced energy on our part. We were trying to put on a show instead of playing basketball … We got to play better, and we will" - Coach @SteveKerr on Wednesday's preseason loss to the Lakers pic.twitter.com/JXdZqaCABX — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 11, 2018 Prior to their first preseason meeting of 2018, the Warriors had a seven game regular season win streak against the Lakers, though the young Lakers took the Warriors to overtime twice last season. Potential lineups Warriors: Stephen Curry (point guard), Klay Thompson (shooting guard), Kevin Durant (small forward), Jordan Bell (power forward), Damion Jones (center). Lakers: Rajon Rondo (point guard), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (shooting guard), LeBron James (small forward), Brandon Ingram (power forward), JaVale McGee (center). Key Matchups Even though it’s still just the preseason, one can’t help but think that Kevin Durant and LeBron James, as two of the best players in the world, are still inclined to not want to give an inch to the other on the court and gain any possible psychological edge to use in the regular season and playoffs. DEATH, TAXES AND KD RAINING OVER LEBRON! pic.twitter.com/DQAsSUcwtP — TheWarriorsTalk (@TheWarriorsTalk) October 11, 2018 Brandon Ingram had a solid game against the Warriors on Wednesday, going +11 with 26 points, 5 rebounds, an assist and steal in 26 minutes. Ingram shooting 15 of 17 from the charity stripe is indicative of his ability to capitalize on aggressive play, and it will be up to Jordan Bell, Kevon Looney and Durant to do a better job of slowing him down tonight. Brandon Ingram is gonna be something special this year... He’s finally ready pic.twitter.com/FEkfoJi23Z — ⛵️ ᑕOᗩᑕᕼ ⛵️ (@CoachJakeNBA) October 5, 2018 Steph Curry and Klay Thompson will try to improve on their 23 and 20 point respective performances against Los Angeles earlier this week. Though James downplayed any potential rivalry between the Warriors and Lakers, one can’t help but wonder if the Splash Brothers might better understand the potential of the Bay vs LA animosity being catalyzed by James’ presence and this new-look showtime squad. Don’t be surprised if Curry and Thompson put in a special effort in San Jose to remind the team from Hollywood about who is king in the Pacific Division.<doc-sep>SAN JOSE — The Los Angeles Lakers (2-3) will not treat their pre-season finale against the Golden State Warriors (1-3) on Friday as a measuring stick against the NBA’s defending champions. Instead, they will use the game to sit some of their key players either to rest or heal minor ailments. The Lakers will not play LeBron James (rest), Brandon Ingram (quad), Rajon Rondo (rest), Josh Hart (left hamstring tightness) and Alex Caruso (right hip strain) against the Warriors. Instead, the Lakers will start Lonzo Ball, Lance Stephenson, Kyle Kuzma, Michael Beasley and JaVale McGee against the Warriors. Golden State is taking a different approach for its pre-season finale. Draymond Green plans to return on a minutes restriction after missing the past three exhibitions with a sore left knee. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said following Thursday’s evening practice that he would not sit any other players, including All-Stars Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson. Curry already missed one exhibition for personal reasons, while Thompson sat another one for rest purposes. Durant has appeared in all four preseason games. The Warriors did not hold a morning shootaround on Friday since they practiced on Thursday evening in Stanford. Want real-time Warriors news texted to your phone? Sign up for Mark Medina’s private text messaging service. Follow Bay Area News Group Warriors beat writer Mark Medina on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.<doc-sep>Andrew D. Bernstein/Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 119-105 on Friday night at SAP Center in San Jose, California. Lonzo Ball finished with eight points, six rebounds and seven assists in 24 minutes, with LeBron James, Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo among the Lakers players taking the night off. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 37 points in limited action. Lonzo Ball Showing Progress with Reworked Jump Shot In addition to his solid all-around production, Ball was 2-of-3 on three-pointers, which was the most encouraging aspect of his performance. When he entered the NBA, Ball's unique shooting form raised questions about whether he could become a high-volume scorer. He proceeded to shoot 36.0 percent from the field and 30.5 percent from the perimeter as a rookie. One preseason game doesn't prove Ball is a vastly better long-range shooter, but it's a step in the right direction. He spent part of his offseason tweaking his jumper to be a little less jarring, and that work is paying off. With James joining the Lakers, the No. 2 overall pick in 2017 might have to adjust to life without the ball a little more. LeBron is bound to dominate possession when he's on the floor, so Ball will limit his role in the offense if he can't operate well playing off the four-time MVP. James will create plenty of scoring opportunities for his teammates—Ball included. Based on Friday's game, the Lakers can feel comfortable rolling with James and Ball in the same lineup to open the 2018-19 season. Video Play Button Videos you might like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson Already in Midseason Form Curry and Thompson only played 12 and 18 minutes, respectively, but they made them count. Curry was 5-of-10 for 16 points, while Thompson was 7-of-16 en route to a team-high 21 points. Last year, the Warriors had stretches in which they went through the motions, knowing full well they were the strongest team in the league. At one point, head coach Steve Kerr let his players run things. The gulf between Golden State and the rest of the NBA might have grown after the Houston Rockets failed to adequately replace Trevor Ariza, so keeping the team locked in mentally might prove even more difficult for Kerr. The first half of Friday's game offered another example of how devastating the Warriors can be offensively. They scored 67 points and shot 47.9 percent heading into halftime. Golden State slowed down in the second half, when both Curry and Thompson exited the game and didn't return. For the past two seasons, the Warriors followed their NBA championship with a defeat on opening night. They lost by 29 to the San Antonio Spurs to tip off 2016-17 and then suffered a one-point loss to the Rockets to get 2017-18 underway. That trend is unlikely to continue for three years. Svi Mykhailiuk Makes Most of Opportunity with Lakers Resting Stars With so many experienced players unavailable, Friday was a great time for the Lakers' younger players to impress head coach Luke Walton and the rest of the coaching staff. Svi Mykhailiuk capitalized on his chance, scoring a game-high 22 points. At least early in the season, the Lakers are going to lean heavily on their experienced veterans. Playing time is likely to limited or even nonexistent for Mykhailiuk as Walton tries to fit Rondo, Lance Stephenson, Michael Beasley and JaVale McGee into his rotation. Eventually, Mykhailiuk's time will come, be it this season or the next, when the Lakers once again retool their roster. The 21-year-old doesn't need to be a star in order to become a valuable member of the Los Angeles roster. In the event the Lakers land another star or two to partner with James, having young cost-controlled players such as Mykhailiuk will be a massive luxury. What's Next? Friday's game brings an end to the preseason for both the Warriors and Lakers. Golden State opens the regular season Tuesday at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Los Angeles hits the road for a matchup Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers.<doc-sep>Ball has been forced to cover up the Big Baller Brand tattoo on his right arm FREE now and never miss the top F1 stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up fornow and never miss the top F1 stories again When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Ball, who is entering his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, made his first preseason appearance on Thursday morning against the Golden State Warriors. The 20-year-old suffered injury at the end of his rookie season, and was forced to have surgery in the summer. His knee required arthroscopic surgery, and he was back in time for the summer training gamp. On his return to the court, however, Ball was forced to wear a plaster on his right arm. This had nothing to do with any injuries or cuts, instead it was being used to cover up his tattoo. He and his brothers are all signed to the Big Baller Brand, which is a sportswear manufacturer. The Big Baller Brand, or 3BB, was created by their father, LaVar Ball, and Ball has a tattoo of the brand logo on his arm. The NBA prohibits any brand advertising. Ball could be seen with a plaster over the tattoo The tattoo can be seen on Ball's right arm, just below his elbow "NBA rules prohibit players from displaying any commercial logos or corporate insignia on their body or in their hair,” Mike Bass of the NBA told ESPN. Last month, JR Smith of the Cleveland Cavaliers was forced to cover a Supreme logo tattoo on his leg, and said he would be fined if he didn’t. “So I was informed today that I would be fined every game if I don't cover up my 'SUPREME TATTOO' on my legs during games!” Smith wrote on Instagram. “These people in the league office are something else! JR Smith (L) had to cover up the ink on his right leg<doc-sep>
John Locher/Associated Press LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers did something his Cleveland Cavaliers could not do in June: get a win over the Golden State Warriors. It just wasn't James who led the way. Brandon Ingram scored 26 points and Kyle Kuzma added 22, as the Lakers earned a 123-113 preseason victory over the defending champs at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. James finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in 18 minutes. LeBron-Led Lakers Starting Five Showing Promise Every Lakers starter finished with a positive plus-minus. Every Warriors starter but Damian Jones finished with a negative plus-minus. The differences were minuscule, but small wins are still wins against this Warriors team. The key to Ingram's development this season appears to be getting to the line. He's already had two games where he attempted 15-plus free throws this preseason, including an eye-opening 17 on Wednesday. The Lakers should be concerned that he's only hit one three through five games, however. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope may be the biggest benefactor of playing with LeBron. He's an excellent spot-up shooter and solid defender who is going to swish his way to the bank with some easy 20-point nights like he had against Golden State. His total lack of playmaking skills won't even be noticeable on a team that has LeBron and Rajon Rondo in the starting lineup. Rondo will hopefully not keep that starting spot long. He threw up a goose egg on the scoreboard in 19 minutes and was outplayed by Lonzo Ball, who made his return from a knee injury. Ball had seven points, four rebounds and four steals. Video Play Button Videos you might like The Lakers are far from title contenders, so they should be continuing to push their chips all in on Ball's development. Rondo is more of a one-year rental until they figure out another superstar to pair with LeBron, so showcasing Ball alongside James is best for all sides over the long term. Lonzo just needs to work his way back into game shape. But for now, the starting lineup looks solid. Warriors Big Three Looks Ready for Regular Season Draymond Green (and DeMarcus Cousins, obviously) didn't play, but the Warriors' three other top-20 NBA players remain good at basketball. Stephen Curry led all Warriors with 23 points and five assists, getting to the line nine times. Curry was responsible for 81 percent of the Warriors starting five's free-throw makes. Interestingly enough, Curry also only took three three-pointers. Could he be losing his touch? Who's to say? (Me. And the answer is absolutely...not.) Klay Thompson did the most damage from beyond the arc for the Dubs, knocking down a team-high four triples on his way to a 20-point night. Kevin Durant had a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds. I don't know. These guys are good. They don't even really need the preseason. So...kudos to them. What's Next? The Warriors and Lakers will play each other again Friday to close out their preseason schedules. Then the Warriors will open their regular season Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, while the Lakers travel to Portland for a matchup with the Blazers on Thursday.