The Lakers take on the Warriors in Friday night’s featured DFS Showdown, and drama is almost sure to unfold between Luka Doncic and Yaxel Lendeborg after the pair had multiple heated exchanges in their first meeting. 

Be sure to monitor injury updates, confirmed starting lineups, and projected minutes before lock to identify the best captain/MVP options and salary-saving plays. Let’s dive into the NBA DFS Showdown playbook breakdown for today’s game, starting at 10:00 pm ET. 

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors Total & Spread

  • Total: 234.5
  • Spread: LAL -3.5

 

 


 

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors Injury Updates

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors Projected Starting Lineups

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DFS Captain / MVP Picks

Luka Doncic, LAL

(DK $13,000 / FD $17,400)

Luka is averaging a league-best 36.0 points, to go along with 8.3 assists and 6.8 rebounds. He's coming off a 52-point explosion against Utah and a 41-point effort against Portland, making his ceiling difficult to ignore. He's cleared to return after sitting Wednesday with back tightness, and the potential for an emotionally charged rematch with the rookie Lendeborg adds another layer of intrigue. 

Austin Reaves, LAL

(DK $9,800 / FD $12,000)

Reaves is averaging 24.4 points, 5.4 assists, and 3.4 rebounds through five games while playing a major role in the Lakers' offense. He posted 28 points and 9 assists against the Clippers last week but struggled Wednesday, even with Luka out. His ability to score from the perimeter, get to the free-throw line, and facilitate offense gives him a solid floor, with additional upside if Golden State focuses its defensive attention on Luka.

Stephen Curry, GSW

(DK $8,800 / FD $11,000)

Curry is coming off an explosion of 44 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists against Minnesota on Wednesday. He's averaging 28.8 points per game and remains Golden State's offensive engine, capable of taking over a game with his perimeter shooting and ability to create his own offense. As we saw last game, his ceiling is still incredibly high, even if he doesn't hit it as often as he did in his prime. 

Yaxel Lendeborg, GSW

(DK $8,200 / FD $9,800)

The rookie Lendeborg is averaging 22.6 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists while playing 33.6 minutes per game. He's coming off three consecutive 26+ point performances and should continue seeing plenty of opportunities with Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody sidelined. Friday's rematch against the Lakers carries extra intrigue following his heated first meeting with Luka, giving the rookie added motivation. His ability to contribute across multiple categories makes him an intriguing value at Captain/MVP and an excellent Flex option. 

 

 


 

DFS Utility Picks

Walker Kessler, LAL

(DK $8,600 / FD $10,800)

Kessler is averaging 14.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks in 30.4 minutes per game, providing production across multiple categories. He exploded for 26 points and 9 rebounds in the first meeting with Golden State, showcasing his ceiling in this matchup. His production has fallen off since his first two monster games as a Laker, but he still has plenty of upside. 

Brandin Podziemski, GSW

(DK $7,200 / FD $7,000)

Podz is averaging 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists while logging 32.3 minutes per game. He's coming off a quieter eight-point outing against Minnesota but still contributed five rebounds and six assists. His upside is mainly tied to his scoring efficiency despite solid contributions in other categories. 

Draymond Green, GSW

(DK $6,200 / FD $4,400)

Draymond is much more appealing on FanDuel, where his salary better matches his production this season. He's averaging just 3.3 points per game but has delivered strong rebounding and playmaking, including nine rebounds and six assists in Wednesday's win over Minnesota. His ability to contribute in multiple categories and facilitate the Warriors' offense gives him a solid floor, even if his ceiling is limited. 

Georges Niang, GSW

(DK $3,600 / FD $2,600)

Niang becomes an intriguing salary-saver if he draws another start in place of the injured Gui Santos. He started Wednesday against Minnesota, giving him an opportunity to see increased minutes in a depleted Golden State frontcourt. He played 23 minutes in his last start and wasn't that productive, but he provides valuable salary relief for lineups built around the high-priced stars.

 

 

 

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