It's been a bizarre season for both the Kings and Warriors, who have never met in the playoffs before this year.
The Kings not only broke a 17-year playoff drought but shockingly finished third in the West led by De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. Coach Mike Brown and the Golden 1 Center's purple beam have changed the course of the Kings franchise, though they're still hungry for more.
Sacramento's reward? A first-round matchup with the defending champions.
The Warriors finished sixth in the West despite entering the year with title hopes, but the parity of the conference has allowed Golden State to keep believing a championship is within reach.
The Warriors have some of the wildest home/road splits you'll ever see, with a sparkling 33-8 record at home but one of the NBA's worst road records at 11-30. Winning this series will require at least one win in front of a raucous Sacramento crowd.
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It all starts with Game 1 on Saturday, as the Kings soak in their rare moment in the spotlight but also try to take care of business against a relentless Warriors team.
Here's what you need to know to watch Kings vs. Warriors on Saturday, including start time and TV schedule.
What time is Kings vs. Warriors?
- Date: Saturday, April 15
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, Calif.
Game 1 between the Kings and Warriors will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.
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What channel is Kings vs. Warriors on?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 1 of the first-round playoff series between the Kings and Warriors will be broadcast on ABC. Viewers can also live stream the game on Sling TV.
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Kings vs. Warriors series schedule, TV channels
Game 1 of the seven-game series between the Kings and Warriors will take place on Saturday, April 15. The series will shift to San Francisco for Games 3 and 4 and return to Sacramento for Game 5 if necessary.
Below is a full schedule for the Kings vs. Warriors playoff series.
| Date | Game | Location | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| April 15 | Game 1 | Golden 1 Center | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| April 17 | Game 2 | Golden 1 Center | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| April 20 | Game 3 | Chase Center | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| April 23 | Game 4 | Chase Center | 3:30 p.m. | ABC |
| April 26 | Game 5* | Golden 1 Center | TBD | TBD |
| April 28 | Game 6* | Chase Center | TBD | TBD |
| April 30 | Game 7* | Golden 1 Center | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
