The Lakers and Warriors will face off on Saturday night in a potential Western Conference Play-In preview.
Both teams currently own the final spots in the NBA Play-In Tournament, so the result of this game could have a major impact on the final seedings with the head-to-head tiebreaker still on the line. Neither Los Angeles nor Golden State is at full strength, though.
Warriors star Stephen Curry is on the mend after he sustained an ankle injury more than a week ago, although he could suit up for Saturday’s game. Lakers stars LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (Achilles) are also dealing with minor injuries. James and Davis both played in the team’s loss to the Kings on Wednesday.
The Warriors won the most recent matchup between these two teams, beating a James-less Lakers squad on Feb. 22. Curry scored 32 points on 12-of-24 shooting, while Davis totaled 27 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks for LA.
In the first meeting between the Lakers and Warriors on Jan. 27, Los Angeles escaped with a win in a double-overtime thriller. James tallied a triple-double (36 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists) and hit two crucial free throws to secure a 145-144 victory. Curry had a game-high 46 points, sinking nine 3-pointers.
These are two very different versions of the Warriors and Lakers. Golden State is 6-5 since these teams last met, while Los Angeles is 6-4.
Here’s everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Warriors, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Lakers vs. Warriors on today?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
The Lakers vs. Warriors game will air nationally on ABC. Mike Breen, Doris Burke, former NBA guard JJ Redick and Lisa Salters will be on the call for ABC.
Viewers looking to stream the game can do so on Fubo. Start your free trial today.
Lakers vs. Warriors start time
- Date: Saturday, March 16
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Warriors will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 16. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers schedule 2023-24
Here are the Lakers’ next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 18 | vs. Hawks | 10:30 p.m. | — |
| March 22 | vs. 76ers | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| March 24 | vs. Pacers | 10 p.m. | NBA TV |
| March 26 | at Bucks | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| March 27 | at Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | — |
Golden State Warriors schedule 2023-24
Here are the Warriors’ next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 18 | vs. Knicks | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 20 | vs. Grizzlies | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 22 | vs. Pacers | 10 p.m. | — |
| March 24 | at Timberwolves | 7 p.m. | — |
| March 26 | at Heat | 7:30 p.m. | — |
