Is Steph Curry playing tonight vs. Lakers? Final status for Warriors star

The Golden State Warriors will be seeking a second consecutive win when they travel to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers in primetime on Saturday night.  

The matchup will be between two teams fighting for playoff positioning in the competitive Western Conference. Ther Warriors (28-24) enter the game eighth in the standings in the West, while the Lakers (31-19) sit fifth.

Steph Curry ruled out vs. Lakers with 'runner's knee' 

Steph Curry has been officially ruled out of the game due to right patellofemoral pain syndrome, which is also known as "runner's knee." The injury is defined by pain and swelling around the kneecap area.

This story will be updated. 

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