How to watch Lakers vs. Warriors live streams

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NBA Saturday Primetime finally picks up for the 2024-2025 season, and a LeBron James vs. Steph Curry match-up is among the must-see games tonight. Below, we've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch Lakers vs. Warriors live streams.

Tonight's Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors match-up will hopefully see a repeat of the tight, high-scoring Christmas Day game. The Lakers won that one 115-113, thanks to a final layup from Austin Reaves. The Lakers are fifth in the Western Conference right now, with a 24-18 record this season. The Warriors are 11th in the conference with an even 22-22 record. The Lakers hold the overall head-to-head record with the Warriors, although the games are often very close, so it's shaping up to be a can't-miss night.

Whether you're rooting for the Lakers or the Warriors, we've got you covered when it comes to watching the game. Don't forget to bookmark our how to watch NBA streaming guide for info on other games.

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What channel is the Lakers vs. Warriors game on?

The Lakers vs. Warriors game will air on ABC in the US. The game will tip off on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET, following the Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks game. NBA Countdown coverage begins on the network at 8 p.m.

How to watch Lakers vs. Warriors live streams in the US

Cord-cutters can live stream the game through services like ESPN Plus, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo. At $12/month, ESPN Plus is the cheapest option. The streaming service offers select NBA and NFL coverage, as well as tons of college football and basketball games.

If you'd rather watch the game through an app that will live stream all ABC coverage, you can try a month-to-month live TV streaming package like Sling, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo. Sling is one of the cheapest packages out there, with plans starting at $46/month. Sling TV Blue carries local channels like ABC, but coverage varies from region to region, so you should look up your zip code before subscribing.

If you can't live stream ABC on Sling in your region, DirecTV Stream or Fubo will be the way to go. DirecTV Stream offers broad ABC coverage (and 90+ other channels) in its Entertainment plan, which costs $87/month. The service offers a five-day free trial. Fubo also has broad ABC coverage and 185+ other live channels in its Essential plan, which costs $85/month and comes with a seven-day free trial. New users can also get up to $25 off their first month of Fubo.

How to watch Lakers vs. Warriors live streams from anywhere

If you're traveling away from home and hoping to keep up with the game, it might be time to try a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs let people alter the location on their electronic devices. This way, the devices work just like they would back home, and you can keep up with your usual websites and apps on the go. Since the services we've recommended require US payment methods, this option will work best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad.

ExpressVPN is our go-to recommendation. It's a user-friendly service (even for beginners) and has a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review for information, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.

How to watch Lakers vs. Warriors live streams with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
• Install it on the device you're using to watch.
• Turn it on and set it to a US location.
• Sign up for one of the above streaming services if you don't already have an account.
• Enjoy the game!

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.