Three consecutive losses to the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder have pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to the edge of playoff elimination. With a must-win Game 4 scheduled for Monday, May 11, at 10:30 p.m. ET - broadcast exclusively on Prime Video - the Lakers need an immediate reversal of fortune or their postseason run ends before it truly begins. The margins in each of the three prior meetings have been wide, with OKC winning by 18, 18, and 23 points respectively.
Where and How to Watch Game 4
Game 4 broadcasts exclusively on Prime Video, meaning it cannot be found on cable, broadcast television, or any other streaming platform on Monday night. Access requires either an Amazon Prime membership - priced at $14.99 per month or $139 per year - or a standalone Prime Video subscription at $8.99 per month. Both tiers will carry commercial interruptions during the broadcast, which makes the lower-cost option the more sensible financial choice for viewers watching primarily for this event.
For those already subscribed to Amazon Prime for retail shipping or other services, Prime Video access is included at no additional cost. No separate activation is required.
The Full Series Schedule
- Game 1 - May 5: Thunder 108, Lakers 90 (8:30 p.m. ET)
- Game 2 - May 7: Thunder 125, Lakers 107 (9:30 p.m. ET)
- Game 3 - May 9: Thunder 131, Lakers 108 (8:30 p.m. ET)
- Game 4 - May 11: Thunder at Lakers, 10:30 p.m. ET - Prime Video
- Game 5 - May 13 (if necessary): Lakers at Thunder, time TBA
- Game 6 - May 16 (if necessary): Thunder at Lakers, time TBA
- Game 7 - May 18 (if necessary): Lakers at Thunder, time TBA
Games beyond Monday exist on the schedule only as contingencies. A fourth consecutive loss for Los Angeles ends the series entirely.
Watching From Outside Your Home Market
Viewers traveling internationally who hold active Prime Video subscriptions can maintain access through a Virtual Private Network. A VPN routes your connection through a server in your home country, allowing streaming platforms to recognize your subscription as valid regardless of your physical location. ExpressVPN is widely regarded as the most reliable option, currently available from approximately $5 per month with a 30-day money-back guarantee. It operates servers across more than 100 countries and offers around-the-clock live support.
Budget-conscious alternatives include NordVPN, starting at roughly $3.09 per month, Surfshark from $2.50 per month, and Proton VPN, which offers a functional free tier. None of these services substitute for a Prime Video subscription - they enable access to an existing one from abroad.
Prime Video's Growing Role in Live Broadcast Rights
This game reflects a broader shift in how major live events reach audiences. Amazon secured exclusive rights to select NBA playoff matchups as part of a landmark media rights agreement, positioning Prime Video alongside traditional broadcast partners rather than below them. The arrangement mirrors what Amazon achieved with NFL Thursday Night Football, where it moved from a supplementary streaming window to the sole rights holder for a weekly prime-time broadcast.
Exclusivity deals of this kind have significant implications for viewers. Access now requires subscription management across multiple platforms rather than a single cable package or broadcast antenna. For Game 4, there is no free over-the-air alternative. For casual viewers who do not already subscribe, the $8.99 standalone Prime Video price represents the minimum cost of entry - a structural change in sports media consumption that is accelerating across every major professional property.
