The two of the premier teams in the league are meeting in Las Vegas for the second time this season -- the first was also in the preseason -- and Golden State's rotation and coaching continuity should give it a slight advantage in what should be a star-studded and tight matchup. There's talent on both of the rosters, and this one is a real challenge compared to most preseason games. This Lakers vs Warriors prediction remains close due to the fact that both teams are very similar.
The Warriors are the clear favorite over the Lakers in the series thanks to their shooting depth and an experience level that's proven to be effective in the playoffs, while Golden State's talent remains unchanged. It is one of the tightest ones in the preseason, which has proven to be a fiercely competitive one so far between the two teams.
Unfortunately, neither groups' confirmed 2026/27 preseason results were included in official trackers as of this writing, but these two teams have already met one in this preseason window in San Francisco. This is a cross-conference preview with a little more depth than one would normally have in a typical cross-conference game because Golden State and Los Angeles are tied for the top spot in the Pacific Division and have a long, close history.
Golden State's proclivity for shooting is its defining characteristic, and that's the one thing that the coaching staff can always do – at least as far as concerns lineups – is create open looks for multiple shooters. The Lakers are still a team that needs to rely on a certain amount of star power to carry them when it's needed and this is a true toss-up.
A pre-season matchup between two historically marquee teams that are undoubtedly at a comparable level is a closer race since they are both good teams and therefore, it's well worth stating what is the deciding factor here.
As of October 12, 2026 there were no specific injury designations for either team. The teams' official injury reports and starting lineups will be reviewed closer to the 10:00 AM PH start.
Given the star power of the game, both teams will be mindful of using their star players effectively in the marquee situation, but neither side is making the outcome a priority.
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Golden State should have the advantage in half-court play, afforded by their shooting depth and system continuity in this Lakers vs Warriors game. But the Lakers' strategy for victory will include at least one or more of their top scorers getting some runs in a game, and that's something the team can do against nearly any defense.
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It's one of the closer games in the preseason schedule, and the continuity of Golden State's system coupled with their recent playoff experience gives them a slight advantage over a Lakers team that is still strong on talent alone in this Lakers vs Warriors preview. The confidence level remains low until closer to tip-off as both teams are about as even as one can get — check back for injury updates and posted odds.
One of the closer calls on the preseason slate is Golden State, which has a slight lead by virtue of the continuity of its system.
Golden State Warriors, who are in low spirits – take a look at the Final Prediction section above for the full reasoning.
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Somewhat more than usual, as these two teams have played each other once already this year in the pre-season — but change-ups from the previous meeting are not unusual.
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