The struggling Los Angeles Lakers look to figure some things out as they take on a wounded Golden State Warriors team in a Pacific Division battle at the Chase Center on Saturday night.
MORE: Stephen A. Smith doesn’t hold back on opinion about LeBron James
Feb 26, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
How To Watch Lakers vs Warriors
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
The Los Angeles Lakers (34‑24) head into San Francisco trying to arrest a three‑game slide and solidify their positioning in the crowded Western Conference playoff picture, sitting just above .500 in conference play and looking to get back on track behind stars like Luka Dončić, who is leading the league in scoring with around 32.7 points per game, along with LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles has shot nearly 50 % from the field this season and boasts a strong offense, but defensive inconsistency and chemistry questions have weighed on recent results as they fight to stay clear of the play‑in tier.
The Golden State Warriors (31‑28) welcome the Lakers with a chance to climb the standings, though they’ll be shorthanded without Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler (out for the season), pushing up‑and‑coming contributors like Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, and De’Anthony Melton into bigger roles on both ends of the court.
Golden State’s balanced scoring and league‑leading three‑point volume have helped them stay competitive, but injuries and lineup shuffles have made consistency difficult, setting up a crucial Western battle where bench production and resilience could decide the outcome.
Live stream Lakers vs Warriors with Fubo: Start your free trial now!
With Fubo, you can watch live television without cable on your phone, TV, or tablet. Fubo is the streaming leader in sports and offers the most live games available without cable, including local sports packages and top national channels like ABC, FOX, CBS, ESPN, FS1, MTV, Comedy Central, and many more. They carry everything from MLB to NBA, NFL, NHL, NCAA, and the best part is you can try it out today for free.
Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead —
NFL: 4 blockbuster NFL trades we want to see before the 2026 draft
OLYMPICS: Most talked-about Olympic romances from 2026 Winter Games
NBA: Andrew Friedman, other Dodgers execs get new roles with Lakers after $10 billion sale
SPORTS MEDIA: USA men’s hockey draws record Olympic gold medal TV viewership
VIRAL: Pat McAfee makes stunning gesture during Team USA’s $150K Gold medal celebration