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The best team in the Western Conference is set to take on the worst as the Los Angeles Lakers (44-12) hit the road to see the Golden State Warriors (12-46) on Thursday at Chase Center.
The game is scheduled to start at 10:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on TNT. If you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream of the game on your computer, phone, Roku, Fire TV Stick or other streaming device via one of the following cable-free, live-TV streaming services:
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FuboTV
TNT is included among the 95-plus live TV channels in the main FuboTV bundle, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch a live stream of the Lakers vs Warriors on your computer via the FuboTV website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, or other supported device via the FuboTV app.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 30 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as a 72-hour look-back feature, which will allow you to watch the game on-demand within three days of its conclusion, even if you don’t record it.
Sling TV
Both of Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” (32 channels) and “Sling Blue” (47 channels) packages come with TNT. They both cost $20 for the first month ($30 per month after that), which makes Sling TV the cheapest streaming service with TNT if you plan on keeping it long term:
Or, as part of a special deal that Sling is currently offering, you can get a free Amazon Fire TV Stick if you prepay for two months:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch the Lakers vs Warriors live on your computer via the Sling TV website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, or other streaming device via the Sling TV app.
If you can’t watch live, Sling TV comes with 10 hours of cloud DVR.
AT&T TV Now
AT&T TV Now (formerly DirecTV Now) offers six different channel bundles. They range from 45 to 125 live TV channels, and they all include TNT. The “Plus” and “Max” bundles come with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for AT&T TV Now, you can watch a live stream of the Lakers vs Warriors on your computer via the AT&T TV Now website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, or other compatible streaming device via the AT&T TV app.
If you can’t watch live, AT&T TV Now — no matter what channel package you choose — comes with included cloud DVR.
Hulu With Live TV
TNT is included in Hulu With Live TV, which comes with 60-plus live TV channels and Hulu’s extensive on-demand library of TV shows and movies:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch a live stream of the Lakers vs Warriors on your computer via the Hulu website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Echo Show, or other streaming device via the Hulu app.
If you can’t watch live, Hulu With Live TV comes with 50 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as the option to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of space and the ability to fast-forward through commercials.
Lakers vs Warriors Preview
The Lakers have won six games in a row — including four out of the All-Star break — and have the inside route for the top seed in the Western Conference. The Lakers’ latest victory came against Zion Williamson and the Pelicans, riding 40 points from LeBron James in the 118-109 victory.
“He’s playing exceptional basketball,” James said following the game, which was his first against Williamson, this year’s top pick. “I think his game is going to get better and better, just having that experience. I think today’s game is the perfect fit for his game. The high pace, the way they play, it fits his game. … It works perfectly, and our game is so many possessions now, so much space, it’s perfect for his game, so he’s doing exceptionally well with that.”
James is sitting out of Thursday’s matchup against with a sore groin, but it’s not expected to be anything major. The game with the Warriors is just a good spot for James to get some rest if he’s not feeling 100 percent. He’s averaging averaging 25.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and a league-leading 10.6 assists per game.
James’ fellow Lakers star Anthony Davis is listed as probable, but is expected to be a go against Golden State.
There hasn’t been much for the Warriors to cheer about this season, but the return of Stephen Curry to the lineup from a broken hand has been a beacon of hope. The two-time MVP is expected to return Sunday, but head coach Steve Kerr threw some cold water on that idea.
“He’s only scrimmaged twice,” Kerr told CBS Sports this week. “In fact, I think he needs more. We’ll see how it all plays out. … Nothing’s official. He’ll play when he’s ready.
“That (Sunday return) date has been something that’s for sure on Steph’s mind,” Kerr added. “That’s when he wants to play, and he will when we all feel he’s ready to go. I think he needs some more scrimmage time. We don’t have much of an opportunity to do that given all of the games.”
There’s a thought that the Warriors should just have Curry sit out the rest of the season, considering they are firmly in the driver’s seat for the top pick in the draft. But having Curry gain some chemistry with the newly-acquired Andrew Wiggins could be key for the Warriors moving forward.
Even without LeBron, the Lakers are a 10-point favorite for the matchup against the Warriors.