The Warriors were out for revenge in Game 2, destroying the Lakers by 27 points to even the series.
Klay Thompson had the hot hand for Golden State, exploding for 30 points on 8-for-11 shooting from 3-point range. Stephen Curry was the orchestrator, dishing out 12 assists to go with 20 points.
The Warriors were able to shut down Anthony Davis, who completely dominated in Game 1. After dropping 30 points and 23 rebounds in the first game, Davis was held to just 11 points and seven rebounds in Game 2.
The Lakers wasted a solid performance from LeBron James, who finished with 23 points and seven rebounds.
Now, the series heads to Los Angeles for Game 3. When is the next contest between the Lakers and Warriors? The Sporting News has you covered below.
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When is Game 3 of Lakers vs. Warriors?
- Date: Saturday, May 6
Game 3 of Lakers vs. Warriors will be played on Saturday, May 6. The game will be held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
What time is Game 3 of Lakers vs. Warriors?
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Game 3 of Lakers vs. Warriors will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. local time). It will be the second playoff game of the day, with Heat-Knicks Game 3 set to tip off at 3:30 p.m. ET.
What channel is Lakers vs. Warriors on?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Game 3 of Lakers vs. Warriors will air on ABC. 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 | Warriors 127, Lakers 100 | 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