The Kings were arguably the best story in the NBA this season.
Not only did they shatter preseason expectations by finishing with one of the best records in the Western Conference, but they brought an end to the longest postseason drought in league history.
The Kings will now be looking to make it to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2004. Standing in their way is none other than the defending champion Warriors.
Will the Kings carry their dominance into the postseason, or will the Warriors flex their championship muscle?
Here's everything you need to know to watch Warriors vs. Kings in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
PREVIEW: Can the Kings take the fight to the experienced Warriors?
Warriors vs. Kings schedule, scores, results
In finishing the regular season with the third-best record in the Western Conference, the Kings open their series with the Warriors with homecourt advantage.
Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 will be played in Sacramento. Games 3, 4 and 6 will be played in Golden State.
While the Warriors had one of the best home records in the NBA this season, they were just 11-30 on the road. They're looking to extend an NBA record by winning a road game in their 28th consecutive playoff series.
The complete schedule for Warriors vs. Kings is below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET/Result | TV channel |
| April 15 | Game 1 | Kings 126, Warriors 123 | ABC |
| April 17 | Game 2 | Kings 114, Warriors 106 | TNT |
| April 20 | Game 3 | Warriors 114, Kings 97 | TNT |
| April 23 | Game 4 | Warriors 126, Kings 125 | TBD |
| April 26 | Game 5* | Warriors 123, Kings 116 | TBD |
| April 28 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| April 30 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
* If necessary
How to watch Warriors vs. Kings
- TV channels: ABC, TNT
- Live streaming: Sling TV
The first three games of Warriors vs. Kings will be broadcast on either ABC or TNT. Viewers can also live stream each game on Sling TV.
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NBA Playoffs 2023 bracket
The winner of Warriors vs. Kings will face either the Grizzlies or Lakers in the second round of the playoffs.
The Lakers earned the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference with a win over the Timberwolves in the Play-In Tournament.
