Who knew the answer to shutting down Steph Curry was to put Jared Vanderbilt on him?
Coming off a 50-point performance against the Kings in Game 7 of the opening round, Curry was held relatively in check Tuesday, shooting just 10 for 24 from the field for 27 points. But with Vanderbilt covering him, the numbers were even worse at 2-10, including 1-5 from 3-point range, with 92 percent of his shots being contested.
It wasn't just the Lakers' defense that shined in that 117-112 Game 1 victory over the Warriors. It was the depth. Los Angeles, a team that has had five different leading scorers so far in the playoffs, had four players score at least 19, including Anthony Davis' standout 30-point, 20-rebound performance.
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The Lakers now officially have the edge in the series against Golden State, and could deal another damaging blow to the Warriors' chances on Thursday. The Warriors were nearly unbeatable at home in the 2022-23 regular season (33-8), but have already lost twice at the Chase Center in the playoffs.
Here's all the information you need to watch the Lakers take on the Warriors in Game 2, including time, TV channel and live stream information.
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What time is Lakers vs. Warriors today?
- Date: Thursday, May 4
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
The Lakers and Warriors will tip off the second game of their series just after 9 p.m. ET, or 6 p.m. PT from the Chase Center in San Francisco.
What channel is Lakers vs. Warriors on?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling TV
Basketball fans can watch the Lakers play the Warriors live on ESPN. There is also the option to stream the game live on Sling TV for U.S. viewers.
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Lakers vs. Warriors odds
The Warriors come into the second game as 3.5-point favorites over the Lakers.
| Warriors | Lakers | |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 | +3.5 |
| Moneyline | -225 | +180 |
For the full market check out BetMGM.
Lakers vs. Warriors schedule
Here is a look at how the entire series between the Lakers and Warriors is set to be broadcast, including start times and channels.
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2 | Game 1 | Lakers 117, Warriors 112 | — |
| May 4 | Game 2 | 9 p.m. at Warriors | ESPN |
| 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
