Lakers vs. Warriors Game 2: Date, time & TV channel for second matchup of 2023 NBA Playoffs

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Behind a dominant performance from Anthony Davis, the Lakers were able to steal home-court advantage from the Warriors with a Game 1 win on Tuesday night.

In Los Angeles' 117-112 victory, Davis finished with 30 points, 23 rebounds, five assists and four blocks. He became just the fifth player in franchise history to have a 30-20 game in the NBA Playoffs, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain and Shaquille O'Neal.

Golden State made a furious rally after trailing by as many as 14 points in the fourth quarter, but its comeback attempt came up just short. Can the Warriors shake off this defeat and bounce back in Game 2?

Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Warriors, including TV and streaming options for the game.

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When is Game 2 of Lakers vs. Warriors?

  • Date: Thursday, May 4

Game 2 of Lakers vs. Warriors will be played on Thursday, May 4. The game will be held at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

What time is Game 2 of Lakers vs. Warriors?

  • Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT

Game 2 of Lakers vs. Warriors will tip off at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. local time). There are no other games scheduled to be played on Thursday night.

What channel is Lakers vs. Warriors on?

  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Live streaming: Sling TV

Game 2 of Lakers vs. Warriors will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.

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Lakers vs. Warriors schedule

Here is the complete schedule for the second-round series between Los Angeles and Golden State:

Date Game Time (ET) TV channel
May 2 Lakers 117, Warriors 112 10 p.m. TNT
May 4 Game 2 9 p.m. ESPN
May 6 Game 3 8:30 p.m. ABC
May 8 Game 4 10 p.m. TNT
May 10 Game 5* TBD TNT
May 12 Game 6* TBD ESPN
May 14 Game 7* TBD TBD

*If necessary

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Jordan Greer has been with The Sporting News since 2015. He previously worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is a graduate of Westminster College and Syracuse University.