Lakers Vs Warriors: Injury Report and Western Conference Stakes

Stephen Curry will miss his 10th consecutive game on Saturday when the Golden State Warriors host the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center, a development that reshapes the matchup for 2/28/26 and matters for a crowded Western Conference. The lakers vs warriors matchup features multiple key health updates — Curry’s re-evaluation is set for Sunday, Draymond Green is listed probable, Kristaps Porziņģis is questionable after a full practice, and Rui Hachimura is doubtful for the Lakers.

Lakers Vs Warriors injury report

Stephen Curry (runner’s knee) is sidelined and expected to miss his 10th straight game; he is scheduled for a re-evaluation on Sunday. Draymond Green (back) is listed probable after missing two of Golden State’s last three games. Kristaps Porziņģis (illness) is questionable after being a full participant in Friday’s practice. Seth Curry remains out with sciatica. For Los Angeles, Rui Hachimura (illness) is doubtful and is noted as the only rotation player for the Lakers expected to miss the game.

Warriors' depth stepping up

Despite being short-handed over the past eight games, Golden State has gone 4-4 in that span with notable wins over the Suns and the Nuggets and a close loss to the Lakers at Crypto. com Arena. Contributions have come from multiple rotation players: Gui Santos is described as enjoying a strong stretch, and Al Horford, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody and De'Anthony Melton are consistently making an impact. If Curry remains out and Green is limited, those depth pieces will be key determinants of how the Warriors handle the matchup on Saturday.

Lakers' trio and recent record

The Lakers enter the game favored, with their star trio of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves listed healthy in advance of the matchup. An unusual wrinkle: in the 14 games with that trio available, Los Angeles has been outscored even while compiling an 8-6 record by winning close contests. That split between results and point differential is a concrete indicator to watch — the team has shown the ability to win tight games but has not been dominant in scoring margin when that trio is on the floor.

Implications and what to watch

Immediate implications hinge on availability updates: Curry’s Sunday re-evaluation and whether Porziņģis moves off questionable status will directly affect rotations and matchup plans. If Curry remains out, the observable indicator to watch is whether Golden State’s depth maintains its recent level — the team’s 4-4 run while short-handed includes wins over strong opponents and a narrow loss to Los Angeles, suggesting competitiveness without its star. For the Lakers, the durability and tandem play of the listed trio will determine whether their favored status holds up against a Warriors unit that has been resilient despite absences.

Key takeaways

• Stephen Curry will miss his 10th straight game; re-evaluation set for Sunday.
• Draymond Green is probable; Kristaps Porziņģis is questionable after full practice.
• Rui Hachimura is doubtful and the lone expected rotation absence for the Lakers.