NBA preseason: LeBron James and Stephen Curry face off twice before 2023-24 season begins; look at remaining games

In the world of basketball, there are two names that are at the top. The two players are LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers and Stephen Curry from the Warriors. As NBA Season 78 approaches, basketball fans around the world are preparing for an exciting preseason showdown. These matchups will hopefully set the tone for an action-packed year.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will face off on October 8th at Chase Center and October 13th at Crypto.com Arena. This reignited a rivalry that has fascinated fans for decades.

Pre-season schedule promises an action-packed season

Preseason games do not count toward wins and losses, but are extremely important for teams as they adjust their plans, analyze players, and test new lineups before the start of the regular season. This matchup is more than just preseason bragging rights for the Lakers and Warriors. Not only this game, the Warriors also face the Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs in the preseason. The Lakers will face the Nets, Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. This is an opportunity to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses as they strive for success next season.

The Lakers went through a tough stretch last season before finding their rhythm again after the trade deadline. They finished seventh in the Western Conference, earned a spot in the play-in round, and eventually made the playoffs. All thanks to the famous LeBron James. However, their journey was cut short as the Denver Nuggets swept them in the Western Conference Finals.

The Warriors, however, failed to maintain their normal dominance after entering last season as the defending champions. Despite making the playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated them in the conference semifinals. Preseason games will provide fans with a preview of the two teams’ progress since their last meeting.

Warriors and Lakers data analysis

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors both bring powerful offenses to the court. The Lakers averaged 117.2 points per game, shooting 48.2% from the field, 34.6% from beyond the three-point line, and 77.5% from the free throw line. Their performance was balanced. Their offense-adjusted offensive rating is 114.4, which ranks 20th in the league. Meanwhile, the Warriors’ offense is averaging 118.9 points per game. The field goal percentage of 47.9% and the sharp three-point shooting percentage of 38.5% showed good shooting efficiency. Their adjusted offensive rating is 115.6, ranking ninth in the league.

The Lakers defensively hold their opponents to 116.6 points per game. Against them, their opponents shot 46.9% from the field and 34.4% from three-point range. Their defensive rating is 113.9, ranking 13th in the league. In comparison, the Warriors allow their opponents to average 117.1 points per game. Their opponents shot 46.8% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc. The Warriors rank 15th in defense, with an adjusted defensive rating of 113.9.

As the Lakers and Warriors return to the court, their preseason matchup will provide intense competition and memorable moments for the 2023-24 NBA season. With the continued competition between LeBron James and Stephen Curry on the court, it makes this game even more interesting for fans. While they haven’t confirmed the preseason results, the excitement and anticipation in the air is palpable as we approach kickoff.

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