Coming into the NBA Playoffs, many expected the series between the 3-seed Kings and 6-seed Warriors to be one of the best. One game in, the two teams have delivered.
In the franchise's first playoff game in 17 years, Sacramento and its home crowd made resounding statements, leading to a thrilling three-point Game 1 victory over Golden State thanks to 38 points from De'Aaron Fox and 32 points from Malik Monk, each of whom was making their playoff debut.
Golden State was fueled by 30 points from reigning Finals MVP Stephen Curry and had multiple opportunities to win and tie the game down the stretch despite missing 34 of its 50 3-point attempts. The Warriors, who have won at least one road game in 27 consecutive postseason series, will look to bounce back and extend their streak to even the series.
Will the Kings keep pushing to a 2-0 series lead? Or will the Warriors put their championship DNA on display to tie things up before the series shifts? Here is everything you need to know in order to tune into Game 2 of the first round series between Golden State and Sacramento.
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What channel is Warriors vs. Kings on?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 2 of Warriors vs. Kings will air on TNT. Ian Eagle will be on the call alongside analyst Jim Jackson and sideline reporter Jared Greenberg. Viewers in the United States can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Warriors vs. Kings start time
- Date: Monday, April 17
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Game 2 of Warriors vs. Kings from the Golden 1 Center will tip off shortly after 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local time) on Monday, April 17.
Warriors vs. Kings Odds
Game 2 of Warriors vs. Kings is a toss-up on the moneyline. Bet365 has the line razor-thin between both teams at the time of this writing.
Kings: -105
Warriors: -115
The spread is just 1.0 and it's expected to be a high-scoring game with the total at 239.5. For the full market check out Bet 365.
Warriors vs. Kings schedule, TV channels
As the West's 3-seed, the Kings have home court advantage in the first round. Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 will be played in Sacramento will Games 3, 4 and 6 will be played in San Francisco.
The complete schedule for Warriors vs. Kings is below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
| April 15 | Game 1 | Kings 126, Warriors 123 | ABC |
| April 17 | Game 2 | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| April 20 | Game 3 | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| April 23 | Game 4 | TBD | TBD |
| April 26 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| April 28 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| April 30 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
