The Warriors and Lakers both had disappointing regular seasons, by their standards, but they delivered in the first round of the playoffs. Golden State overcame an early 2-0 series deficit against the upstart Kings and was able to close out Sacramento on the road, while the Lakers dispatched the Grizzlies in six games.
Now, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are set to face off in the playoffs for the first time since the 2018 NBA Finals. Both have gotten older, but it's tough to tell by their on-court performance.
The Warriors and Lakers haven't been dominant forces by any means this season, but both Curry and James are capable of putting the team on their backs, and one will earn a trip to the Western Conference Finals after what's expected to be a fiery series.
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Here's everything you need to know to watch the playoff series between the Lakers and Warriors, including tip-off times and TV channels in India.
Lakers vs. Warriors schedule 2023
The Warriors did not have home-court advantage in their series against the Kings, but they will start this series at home because the Lakers finished behind them in the standings as the No. 7 seed in the West.
Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 are set to be played in San Francisco, while Games 3, 4, and 6 are set to be played in Los Angeles.
The Warriors struggled mightily on the road during the regular season, finishing 11-30, but they won two road games in their series win over the Kings. The Lakers went 20-21 on the road this season.
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The complete schedule for Lakers vs. Warriors is below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET/Result) | TV channel | Live stream |
| May 2 | Game 1 | Lakers W 117, 112 | Sports 18 | Jio Cinema, NBA League Pass |
| May 4 | Game 2 | 6.30 a.m. | Sports18 | JioCinema, NBA League Pass |
| May 6 | Game 3 | 6 a.m. | Sports18 | JioCinema, NBA League Pass |
| May 8 | Game 4 | 7.30 a.m. | Sports18 | JioCinema, NBA League Pass |
| May 10 | Game 5* | TBD | Sports18 | JioCinema, NBA League Pass |
| May 12 | Game 6* | TBD | Sports18 | JioCinema, NBA League Pass |
| May 14 | Game 7* | TBD | Sports18 | JioCinema, NBA League Pass |
* If necessary
How to watch Lakers vs. Warriors in India
- TV channels: Sports18
- Live streaming: NBA LEAGUE PASS - Sign up now to watch NBA Playoff action
The playoff series between the Lakers and Warriors will be broadcast on Sports18 channel in India. Viewers can also live stream each game on JioCinema on their mobile, laptop or smart TV.
NBA playoff bracket 2023
The Warriors are the No. 6 seed in the West, while the Lakers are the West's No. 7 seed. The winner of this series will face the winner of the series between the Nuggets and Suns.
