The Golden State Warriors will meet the Los Angeles Lakers in a key Pacific Division matchup on Thursday night. Newly acquired Luka Doncic is not expected to play, but is close to making his Lakers debut. Some reports point to Saturday’s game against the Indiana Pacers as his return date, after spending a month sidelined from a calf injury he suffered as a member of the Dallas Mavericks. The Warriors (25-25), who have won three of five, are 10-12 on the road. The Lakers (29-19), who have won nine of 11 and three in a row, are 16-6 on their home court. Jimmy Butler, who was just acquired via trade by Golden State, will not suit up, as will not Jonathan Kuminga (ankle).

Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles is set for 10 p.m. ET. The Lakers are 6.5-point favorites in the latest Warriors vs. Lakers odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 223. The Lakers are at -260 on the money line (risk $260 to win $100), while the Warriors are at +210 (risk $100 to win $210).

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