Summarize and humanize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in EnglishAs the seeding race in the Western Conference continues to heat up down the final stretch run of the regular season, the Golden State Warriors see themselves up against another playoff-caliber team to end their six-game road swing. On Thursday, the No. 5 seed Warriors will meet a familiar foe, the No. 3 seed Los Angeles Lakers.While Steph Curry and LeBron James will headline the star-studded battle, Thursday’s edition of Golden State’s rivalry with Los Angeles will introduce Jimmy Butler and Luka Doncic. Both the Warriors and Lakers were heavy players at the trade deadline, acquiring star players like Butler and Doncic. Thursday’s matchup will feature Curry and Butler against James and Doncic for the first time in a potential playoff preview, with the results likely playing a role in postseason seeding.Before the Warriors meet the Lakers on Thursday night, here’s everything you need to know about the game, including how to watch.This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!How To Watch:Date: Thursday – April 3Time: 7:00 p.m. PTLocation: Crypto.com Center – Los Angeles, CAChannel: TNTStream: HBO MaxProbable Lineups:Warriors:G – Stephen Curry – No. 30 – DavidsonG – Brandin Podziemski – No. 2 – Santa ClaraF – Jimmy Butler – No. 10 – MarquetteF – Moses Moody – No. 4 – ArkansasF – Draymond Green – No. 23 – Michigan StateLakers:G – Luka Doncic – No. 77 – SloveniaG – Austin Reaves – No. 15 – OklahomaF – Rui Hachimura – No. 28 – GonzagaF – LeBron James – No. 23 – St. Vincent- St. MarysC – Jaxon Hayes – No. 11 – TexasInjury ReportSubject To ChangeWarriors:Jonathan Kuminga – Questionable – Right Pelvic ContusionGary Payton II – Out – Left Thum Ligament Partial TearLakers:LeBron James – Probable – Left Groin StrainMaxi Kleber – Out – Right Foot SurgeryUniformsWarriors:Association Edition (White)Heat:Warriors’ Next 5 Games:Thursday, April 3 at LakersFriday, April 4 vs. NuggetsSunday, April 6 vs. RocketsTuesday, April 8 at SunsWednesday, April 9 vs. Spurs

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