After splitting Games 1 and 2 in Northern California, the Warriors and Lakers make their way to Southern California, where LA will host Games 3 and 4 of the series.
In Game 2, Golden State got the best of its opponent thanks in large part to the hot shooting of Klay Thompson, who drained eight triples while the playmaking of Stephen Curry set the table. The reigning Finals MVP dished out 12 assists to go along with his 20 points.
Now, the Warriors will again face one of their toughest challenges, which is performing well on the road. While Golden State was able to earn two road wins in the opening round of the playoffs, it went 11-30 on the road during the regular season.
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Conversely, the Lakers went 3-0 at home during the first round, bringing their postseason home record to 4-0 when taking their Play-In Tournament victory into account. The key for LA will be a bounce-back game from Anthony Davis, who, after dominating Game 1, had just 11 points and seven rebounds in Game 2. Davis' performance will dictate the Lakers' success.
Will the Lakers continue to take care of home court? Or will the Warriors put their championship DNA on display again. Here is everything you need to know in order to tune in to a pivotal Game 3.
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What channel is Lakers vs. Warriors on?
- Date: Saturday, May 6
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling TV
Lakers vs. Warriors will air on ABC. Mike Breen will be on the call alongside analysts Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson. Lisa Salters will report from the sideline.
Viewers in the United States can also stream Lakers vs. Warriors on Sling TV.
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What time is Lakers vs. Warriors today?
- Date: Saturday, May 6
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
The Lakers and Warriors will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. local time) from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Lakers vs Warriors odds
Despite their blowout Game 2 loss, the Lakers still enter Game 3 as 3.5-point favorites.
| Lakers | Warriors | |
| Spread | -3.5 | +3.5 |
| Moneyline | -160 | +135 |
For the full market check out BetMGM.
Lakers vs. Warriors schedule
Here is a look at the full schedule of the series between the Lakers and Warriors, including broadcast information and start times.
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2 | Game 1 | Lakers 117, Warriors 112 | — |
| May 4 | Game 2 | Warriors 127, Lakers 100 | — |
| 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
