The Warriors have staved off elimination and will fight to play another day.
With a 121-106 win over the Lakers in Wednesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Golden State now faces a 3-2 deficit and must earn a win to force a decisive Game 7. The Warriors look to become just the 14th team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 series deficit to win a playoff series.
The task of closing things out at home won't be easy for LA, which saw LeBron James deal with an apparent ankle injury and Anthony Davis suffer a scary head injury in Game 5, though signs indicate that both stars should be available as the Lakers look to close things out at home.
Will LA advance to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in four years? Or will Golden State force a Game 7?
Here is everything you need to know about Game 6 of Lakers vs. Warriors, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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When is Game 6 of Lakers vs. Warriors?
- Date: Friday, May 12
Game 6 of Lakers vs. Warriors will be played on Friday, May 12. The game will be held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
What time is Game 6 of Lakers vs. Warriors?
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Game 6 of Lakers vs. Warriors will tip off around 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local time). Tip-off of Lakers vs. Warriors will begin after the conclusion of Game 6 between the Knicks and Heat, which is set to tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday night.
What channel is Lakers vs. Warriors on?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Game 6 of Lakers vs. Warriors will air on ESPN. Viewers in the United States 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 | Lakers 127, Warriors 97 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| May 8 | Lakers 104, Warriors 101 | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| May 10 | Warriors 121, Lakers 106 | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| May 12 | Game 6 | TBD | ESPN |
| May 14 | Game 7* | TBD | ABC |
*If necessary
