Since the Warriors last played the Lakers on February 6, significant roster changes have occurred as both teams made trades in pursuit of playoff success. The Warriors added six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler, while the Lakers' marquee move was acquiring Luka Doncic, shedding long-time player Anthony Davis. These trades reflect both teams' ambitions for deep playoff runs, as the Warriors improved their standings and momentum, winning three straight games following their roster adjustments. With the superstars now teaming up, this matchup promises to be highly competitive.
Now you add Luka to the fold and it's different, Dorian Finney-Smith is different and they're playing great basketball.
Every time we play them, and whenever you get the opportunity to play against LeBron, it's always a battle amongst us.
The Warriors have gone from the 10th seed, dangling on the edge of missing the play-in tournament, to a team that could get homecourt advantage.
Both moves paid immediate dividends for their respective teams. The Warriors won 14 of their first 16 with Butler.
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