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In the upcoming NBA games, there will be a highly anticipated matchup tomorrow morning Beijing time: the Lakers take on the Warriors on the road. This is the first regular season meeting between the two teams, and the two teams, who both reached the second round of the playoffs last season, are in a similar position at the moment, with both facing their own challenges.
The Lakers gradually regained their form under Russell's leadership, and the win rate barely returned to 50%. However, their upcoming six-game away run will be a big test, especially given their poor away record this season. The Warriors, on the other hand, are in a more dire situation and currently sit in 12th place in the West, just ahead of a few teams that are lower in the rankings. Even more worryingly, the Warriors' players all seem to be facing a deterioration in form.
ESPN's win rate prediction puts the Lakers at a 31.3% chance of winning, while the Warriors have a whopping 68.7%. This prediction mainly takes into account the health of the Lakers' thick eyebrows. As a key answer to the interior in the small-ball era, the state of the thick eyebrows is crucial for the Lakers, who have always been the Warriors' nemesis. In terms of injuries, the Lakers' James and Davis are doubtful, Reddish and Vincent will miss games, and the Warriors are missing Payton Jr., Cannon and Moody.
If Bushy Eyebrows can't play tomorrow, the Lakers may nominate Wood, who has the nickname "Little Thick Eyebrows," to start. At the same time, the Lakers need to increase the use of Vanderbilt to limit the Warriors' outside offense. They could even consider using James as the No. 5 and reduce Hachimura's playing time, as Hachimura has been limited from time to time against the Warriors. However, the key to the game could lie in the performances of Russell and Reaves, and if Bush is absent, the game could turn into an offensive battle. Their performance will largely determine the outcome of the match.
In addition, for fans who are keen on the Lakers and Warriors matchup, the fierce rivalry between the two sides in last season's playoffs is still fresh in their minds. Predictions believe that if Bushy Eyebrow can play, the probability of the Lakers winning will increase significantly. Even if he can't play, the Lakers still have a chance to challenge the Warriors with Russell's stellar performance. After all, Russell tends to play well against the Warriors.
To sum up, this Lakers vs. Warriors matchup is full of suspense and highlights. Whether it's the team's performance as a whole or the performance of individual stars, it will have a significant impact on the outcome of the game. For loyal fans of the NBA, this is undoubtedly a great game not to be missed. We'll see how these two once-glorious teams write their stories in the new season.