Coming off consecutive wins, the Lakers are back in action to face off against the Warriors for the second time this preseason on Friday night. The game tips at 7:00pm PT on Spectrum SportsNet and ESPN 2.

Below are three things to know ahead of the matchup:

RUSSELL IN A RHYTHM
Through three preseason games, several Lakers have stood out for how well they’ve played but D’Angelo Russell might be the most impressive of them all.

Here’s why it’s happening — and how to watch.

On Saturday, October 14, the moon will pass directly between the Earth and the sun, casting its shadow across Earth’s surface.

Those in the path of the shadow — mainly in the Western United States, Mexico, and in Central and South America — will be able to look up and see a spectacular event: an annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse.

This weekend’s path notably passes through the Navajo Nation and lands of other Indigenous people in the Four Corners region where these celestial events have particular cultural significance.