A Warriors-Kings playoff rematch headlines a star-studded Western Conference Play-In Tournament, which begins on Tuesday night.
The Kings (46-36) will look for revenge after their dream season ended at the hands of the Warriors in a thrilling seven game series last April, but the feat will not come easily.
Sacramento faded down the stretch of the regular season, losing seven of their final eleven games to fall to the No. 9 seed. Injuries to Malik Monk and Kevin Huerter have thinned the rotation, in turn placing more of an onus on their stars.
Domantas Sabonis (19.4 points, 13.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists) is a double-double machine, while De'Aaron Fox (26.6 points) continued his ascension into one of the game's best point guards.
But is that enough to get past Golden State? The Warriors (46-36) ended their regular season on a high note, winning 10 of their final 12 games to secure the No. 10 seed. Their quartet of future Hall-of-Famers, now full healthy, are meshing well with an intriguing young core.
Stephen Curry (26.4 points) will need help from the likes of Klay Thompson, who dropped 20+ points in three of his final four regular season games, and Jonathan Kuminga, the do-it-all forward who averaged a career-high 16.1 points per game in his third NBA season.
These two teams split their four matchups in the regular season, with three of the games being decided by just one point.
Here is everything that you need to know about Warriors vs. Kings.
What time is Warriors vs. Kings?
- Date: Tuesday, April 16
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Location: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California
Warriors vs. Kings will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 16. The game will be played at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.
What channel is Warriors vs. Kings on?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling, NordVPN
Warriors vs. Kings will air nationally on TNT.
Viewers can also stream the game on Sling. Sling is the home for the avid sports fans, offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, and more.
If Warriors vs. Kings is not available to watch live in your location or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.
Warriors vs. Kings tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for the 2024 Play-In game between the Warriors and Kings are available on StubHub. For a complete rundown on seats and prices, use the link below.
NBA Play-In Tournament schedule, results
Tuesday, April 16
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Lakers at Pelicans | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 2 | Warriors at Kings | 10 p.m. | TNT |
Wednesday, April 17
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 3 | Heat at 76ers | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 4 | Hawks at Bulls | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Friday, April 19
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 5 | Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 | TBD | ESPN |
| Game 6 | Loser of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 | TBD | TNT |
NBA playoff matchups 2024
Eastern Conference
(1) Celtics vs. (8) Play-In Winner
(2) Knicks vs. (7) Play-In Winner
(3) Bucks vs. (6) Pacers
(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Magic
Western Conference
(1) Thunder vs. (8) Play-In Winner
(2) Nuggets vs. (7) Play-In Winner
(3) Timberwolves vs. (6) Suns
(4) Clippers vs. (5) Mavericks
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