Three consecutive losses have left the Los Angeles Lakers on the edge of postseason elimination, with Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder scheduled for Monday, May 11, at 10:30 p.m. ET. A fourth consecutive defeat would end the Lakers' season and confirm OKC as one of the dominant forces in the Western Conference. The game broadcasts exclusively on Prime Video, making streaming access the only path to watching it live.
Where and How to Watch Game 4
Prime Video holds exclusive broadcast rights for this particular postseason contest. That means there is no cable alternative, no over-the-air option, and no other streaming path. Access requires either an Amazon Prime membership - which includes Prime Video as a bundled benefit - or a standalone Prime Video subscription. The standalone option runs $8.99 per month, while full Amazon Prime membership, which adds benefits like free shipping, is priced at $14.99 per month or $139 annually. An ad-free tier, Prime Video Ultra, is available for an additional $4.99 per month and adds 4K UHD resolution with Dolby Atmos audio support.
One practical consideration worth flagging: regardless of which Prime Video tier you subscribe to, this live broadcast will include commercial breaks. The ad-free designation on Prime Video Ultra applies primarily to on-demand content. For a single live event, the base ad-supported plan at $8.99 per month represents the most economical entry point.
Watching from Outside Your Home Market
Geographic restrictions can complicate streaming access when traveling abroad. A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, resolves this by routing your connection through a server in your home country, allowing your device to appear domestically located. You will still need an active Prime Video subscription - the VPN simply removes the geographic barrier. Among widely used options, ExpressVPN offers coverage across more than 105 countries and currently starts at approximately $5 per month, with a 30-day refund policy. For those prioritizing cost, Surfshark offers plans starting around $2.50 per month. NordVPN, often cited for its security architecture, begins at roughly $3.09 per month. Proton VPN provides a functional free tier for users who need occasional access without a financial commitment.
The Series So Far
The Thunder have been methodical and overwhelming through three outings. Game 1 ended 108-90 in OKC's favor, Game 2 widened the margin to 125-107, and Game 3 - played in Los Angeles - produced the sharpest defeat yet: 131-108. The cumulative scoring differential makes clear this has not been a series of close contests decided at the final buzzer. OKC, entering as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, has performed precisely as their seeding suggested they would. For LeBron James and the Lakers, Monday is a must-win situation with no margin for error.
What Comes Next if the Series Continues
Should the Lakers extend the series with a win Monday, Game 5 would follow on Wednesday, May 13, with location and broadcast details to be confirmed. Game 6, if required, is penciled in for Saturday, May 16, and a potential deciding Game 7 would take place Monday, May 18. All remaining games are contingent on outcomes, and broadcast rights for those contests will be distributed among the league's various media partners - Prime Video does not hold exclusive rights to the full series.
