Is this the end of the Golden State Warriors’ title defense? The Los Angeles Lakers have the Warriors on the ropes ahead of Game 5 on Wednesday. Seemingly out of nowhere, Lonnie Walker IV gave the Lakers an extra boost in the fourth quarter of Game 4 and a 3-1 lead in the series. The streak moves back to the Bay Area, where the Warriors have been far better at home than away this season.
Stephen Curry hit a triple-double (31 points, 14 assists, 10 rebounds) in Game 4, but he needs some extra help. Anthony Davis had another big stats night and it’s in odd-numbered games that he usually shines. If AD comes out big in Game 5, the Lakers could reach the Western Conference Finals. If the Warriors use their home field advantage, Game 6 will take place in LA on Friday.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry shoots while Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends during Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals series May 8, 2023 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Here’s how to watch the Lakers Warriors
WHO: The No. 7-seeded Los Angeles Lakers versus the No. 6-seeded Golden State Warriors
What: Western Conference Semifinals Game 5 (Lakers lead, 3-1)
If: Wednesday, 10 p.m. ET
Where: Chase Center, San Francisco
TV: TNT (Brian Anderson, Stan Van Gundy, Chris Haynes)