Jul 6, 2024; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) reacts from the bench after a play against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
- The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Golden State Warriors in NBA Summer League action on Sunday, July 7
- The Lakers are coming off a lopsided loss to the Kings yesterday (108-94) while the Warriors manhandled the Heat (105-66)
- See the LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors odds, picks, and predictions for Summer League play on Sunday
The second day of NBA Summer League brings a quartet of games in the “California Classic” tournament. The second of the day sees a Los Angeles Lakers team trying to rebound from a 14-point loss taking on a Golden State Warriors squad coming off a 39-point victory.
Playing at home for the seconds straight day, Golden State is a 5.5-point favorite in the Lakers vs Warriors Summer League odds on Sunday. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 pm PT/6:30 pm ET.
LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | +5.5 (-110) | +180 | O 184 (-110) |
| Golden State Warriors | -5.5 (-110) | -218 | U 184 (-110) |
The Warriors are also -218 moneyline favorites to move to 2-0, while the Lakers come back at +180 to even their Summer League record at 1-1. The game total is sitting at 184. Summer League games are only 40 minutes in duration (four ten-minute quarters).
Odds as of July 7 at DraftKings. Check out the top NBA betting apps for 2024 Summer League.
Bronny James Struggles in First Taste of Summer League
Few, if any, Summer League debuts have had as much scrutiny as that of Bronny James on Saturday. Drafted 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, LeBron’s first-born had just four points, two rebounds, and two assists on 2-of-9 shooting in 22 minutes of action in Saturday’s 108-94 loss to Sacramento. He was 0-of-3 from beyond the arc.
LA’s first-round pick, Dalton Knecht, also struggled, going just 3-of-12 with 12 points, though he did dishout four assists in just 26 minutes.
Undrafted Pitt alum Blake Hinson had a team-high 17 points off the bench.
Experienced Warriors Group Dominates Miami
With an unusually old roster for Summer League, Golden State decimated the Heat at home on Saturday by a 105-66 score. Ethan Thompson, a 25-year-old guard from Puerto Rico who played college at Oregon State, had a game-high 27 points in the win. Daeqwon Plowden, a 25-year-old wing who averaged 10.9 PPG and 4.3 RPG with the G-League’s Osceola Magic last year, added 26.
Golden State’s only pick from the 2024 draft, Dutch center Quinten Post, is not playing Summer League due to a leg injury.
Lakers vs Warriors Picks & Predictions for Summer League
There’s very little information do go on early in Summer League, but what we saw from each team on Saturday heavily favors the Warriors, not just winning, but routing the inexperienced Lakers. Bronny doesn’t look ready for primetime and Knecht, while undoubtedly a talented scorer off the bounce, is going to have to adjust to much better defending than he saw at Tennessee.
The Warriors have a host of players on their Summer League roster who have already been playing pro for a number of years. They’re bigger, stronger, and more experienced, and they clearly enjoyed the confines of the Chase Center on Saturday.
LAL vs GSW picks:
- Warriors -5.5 (-110)
- Over 184 (-110)
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