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With the Thunder leading the best-of-seven series against the Lakers 2-0, home court now shifts from Oklahoma City to Los Angeles for Game 3 during the West Semifinals of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the No. 1-seed, Oklahoma City Thunder, take on LeBron James and the No. 4-seed, L.A. Lakers, in a prime-time game. You can watch the NBA postseason game online with Sling TV.
On Saturday (May 9), the Thunder-Lakers game takes place at Crypto.com Arena in Southern California.
Watch Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. L.A. Lakers, at a Glance:
When Does Oklahoma City Thunder vs. L.A. Lakers Game Start?
Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. L.A. Lakers game airs live, with tipoff at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT.
Where to Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. L.A. Lakers Online
The Oklahoma City Thunder vs. L.A. Lakers game broadcasts on ABC, and it also livestreams on Sling Select, or Sling Blue. Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the Thunder-Lakers game online with Sling TV.
How to Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. L.A. Lakers With Sling TV
A subscription to Sling Select, which comes with ABC for Game 3, gets you access to live TV from top-rated cable channels. Starting at $29.99 per month, you can watch networks, including FOX News, National Geographic, GRIT, NFL Network, FX, FOX Sports, FOX, NBC, MeTV, Game Show Network, Heroes & Icons TV, LMN and Vice.
Additionally, ABC is on Sling Blue, but pricing and availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During Thunder vs. Lakers?
It’s likely there might be a number of celebrities and recording artists in attendance during the game, such as Oklahoma City Thunder fans Toby Keith, Bill Hader, Kristin Chenoweth, Lil Yachty and others; as well as L.A. Lakers fans Denzel Washington, Kendrick Lamar, Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snoop Dogg and more. Tune in to Sling TV to find out who’s at the NBA game.
Starting at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. L.A. Lakers game airs on ABC, while it’s available to livestream on Sling TV on Saturday, May 9.
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