The Lakers found out just how tough it is to take out the defending champions when they suffered a road loss on Wednesday in Game 5, putting serious pressure on LeBron James and the rest of the team to take care of business at home in Game 6.
Lakers vs. Warriors live updates, highlights
The Warriors were an offensive juggernaut in the first half on Wednesday, scoring 70 points and answering every Lakers run. While their offense wasn't quite as smooth in the second half, the Lakers' unit wasn't, either. Golden State closed out a comfortable win with big-time offensive contributions from both Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green.
Can the Warriors sustain that kind of performance on the road? The Lakers are a perfect 5-0 at home in these playoffs, and Golden State has struggled on the road all season.
With Anthony Davis expected to be available despite leaving Game 5 with a head injury, this looks like the Lakers' best chance to advance to their first Western Conference Finals since 2020. If they do, they just might end a dynasty in the process.
MORE: The latest on Anthony Davis after Game 5 head injury
Here's what you need to know to watch Game 6 of the NBA playoff series between the Lakers and Warriors on Friday.
What time is Lakers vs. Warriors tonight?
- Date: Friday, May 12
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Game 6 between the Lakers and Warriors will tip off at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local time) on Friday from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
What channel is Lakers vs. Warriors on?
- Date: Friday, May 12
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 6 of the playoff series between the Lakers and Warriors will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans hoping to live stream the game can watch it on Sling TV.
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Lakers vs. Warriors odds
The Lakers enter as 2.5-point favorites at home in Game 6. Los Angeles won its first two home games in this series and is undefeated at Crypto.com Arena in these playoffs.
| Lakers | Warriors | |
| Spread | -2.5 | +2.5 |
| Moneyline | -145 | +120 |
For the full market check out BetMGM.
Lakers vs. Warriors schedule
Here is the full schedule for the Western Conference Semifinals series between the Lakers and Warriors:
| 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. at Warriors | TNT |
| May 12 | Game 6 | 10 p.m. at Lakers | ESPN |
| May 14 | Game 7* | TBD at Warriors | ABC |
*If necessary
