No more home-court advantage for the Warriors.
Golden State has been a menace at home throughout the season, having posted a 33-8 record at the Chase Center — compared to just 11-30 on the road — while losing only one home playoff game in the first round of the playoffs to the Kings. But on Tuesday, the Lakers took away the chance of Golden State going undefeated in San Francisco in a 117-112 win.
Los Angeles’ victory was a scary sight for Warriors’ fans given how it happened. Anthony Davis looked to be in peak form with 30 points and 23 rebounds, while LeBron James was held relatively in check on only 9-of-24 shooting for 22 points. Then there was the Lakers’ depth stepping up, with D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves and Dennis Schroder each reaching double-digits.
The pressure is now fully in the court of the Warriors, who are staring at the prospect of heading to the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles possibly down 2-0 should they fall short again Thursday.
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Hoping to catch Game 2 between the Lakers and Warriors? Here’s all the information you need to see the game.
What channel is Lakers vs. Warriors on?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 2 of Lakers vs. Warriors will be carried on ESPN. Viewers in the U.S. will also have the option to live stream the clash on Sling TV.
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What time is Lakers vs. Warriors today?
- Date: Thursday, May 4
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
Thursday’s game between Los Angeles and Golden State from the Chase Center in San Francisco will start at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Lakers vs. Warriors odds
The Warriors come into the second game as 5.5-point favorites over the Lakers.
| Warriors | Lakers | |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -5.5 | +5.5 |
| Moneyline | -210 | +170 |
Lakers vs. Warriors schedule
Here is a look at how the entire series between the Lakers and Warriors is set to be broadcast, including start times and channels.
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2 | Game 1 | Lakers 117, Warriors 112 | — |
| May 4 | Game 2 | 9 p.m. at Warriors | ESPN |
| May 6 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. at Lakers | ABC |
| May 8 | Game 4 | 10 p.m. at Lakers | TNT |
| May 10 | Game 5* | TBD at Warriors | TNT |
| May 12 | Game 6* | TBD at Lakers | ESPN |
| May 14 | Game 7* | TBD at Warriors | TBD |
*If necessary