Warriors-Lakers preview: Jimmy Butler, Luka Doncic make rivalry debut

How much has changed since the Warriors last played the Lakers in Los Angeles on Feb. 6?

Almost everything. 

When the Warriors travel to Crypto.com Arena for Thursday night’s nationally televised showdown (7 p.m., TNT) to end a six-game road trip, mainstays Steph Curry and LeBron James will, of course, be there. 

The two all-time greats have met in four NBA Finals and two other playoff settings, and any meeting between the icons would be intriguing enough. 

But this time...