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How to Watch Lakers vs. Nets

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If you're a diehard Los Angeles Lakers fan, chances are you try to watch every game. Read the article below for details on how to watch or live stream the Lakers' upcoming game.

How to watch Los Angeles vs. Brooklyn

  • When: 10:30 p.m. ET, January 17
  • Where: Crypto.com Arena
  • TV: SportsNet LA, YES

How to stream the game

DIRECTV STREAM DIRECTV STREAM
Best NBA TV plan with strong RSN coverage
Editor's Choice

YouTube TV YouTube TV
All national NBA channels; great multiview feature

Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV
Key NBA channels; includes ESPN+ access

Fubo Fubo
Comprehensive sports coverage, including NBA games

Sling TV Sling TV
Budget-friendly option with customizable plans

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Los Angeles Lakers key players

  • The Lakers leader in points and rebounds is Anthony Davis, who scores 25.8 points and pulls down 11.9 boards per game.
  • LeBron James is Los Angeles' best passer, distributing 8.8 assists per game while scoring 23.6 PPG.
  • The Lakers get the most three-point shooting production out of Austin Reaves, who knocks down 2.6 threes per game.
  • Davis is a standout on the defensive end for Los Angeles, leading the team in steals with 1.3 per game and blocks with 2.1 per contest.

Western Conference standings

TeamGames Back
1Oklahoma City Thunder-
2Houston Rockets6.0
3Memphis Grizzlies8.0
4Denver Nuggets9.5
5Los Angeles Clippers11.0
6Los Angeles Lakers11.5
7Dallas Mavericks12.0
8Minnesota Timberwolves12.5
9Sacramento Kings13.5
10Golden State Warriors13.5
11Phoenix Suns14.0
12San Antonio Spurs14.0
13Portland Trail Blazers20.0
14Utah Jazz23.0
15New Orleans Pelicans24.5

How to watch the Los Angeles Lakers on cable or satellite TV

Cox Cox
Flexible packages with an excellent DVR service

DIRECTV DIRECTV
Best for sports fans, with 25+ sports channels
Editor's Choice

DISH DISH
Price lock guarantee and family-friendly plans

Optimum Optimum
High channel counts for New York Tri-State area

Spectrum Spectrum
Affordable plans with 150+ channels, no contracts

Verizon Fios Verizon Fios
Best value with 425+ channels and great pricing

Xfinity Xfinity
Great bundle discounts with fast internet speed

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

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Our favorite streaming providers for Los Angeles Lakers games

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Here’s our breakdown of the best streaming platforms for watching NBA games. After extensive testing, we found DIRECTV STREAM to be the top choice—offering live locally and nationally televised matchups. But fans outside the designated Los Angeles Lakers TV market will need NBA League Pass to stream live out-of-market games.

Editor’s choice: DIRECTV STREAM ($101.98–$129.99/mo.)

Best for out-of-market games: NBA League Pass ($16.99–$24.99/mo.)

5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM

Price:
$101.98–$129.99/mo.
NBA channels:
ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; wide RSN availability

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Out of market games: NBA League Pass

Price:
$16.99–$24.99/mo.
NBA content:
Every out-of-market NBA game live and on-demand; includes NBA TV

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Pro tip: Hulu + Live TV may not have every NBA game. You may need regional sports network access or another streaming subscription to watch certain matchups.

How to watch the Los Angeles Lakers for free

Free local channels: Antenna

Recommended antenna:
Mohu Leaf 50
NBA channels:
ABC
Features:
All local broadcast channels

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM

Price:
$101.98–$129.99/mo.
NBA channels:
ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; wide RSN availability

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

7-day free trial: Fubo

Price:
$32.99–$89.99/mo.
NBA channels:
ABC, ESPN, and NBA TV
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; massive channel count

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

How to watch the Los Angeles Lakers FAQ

What channel is the Lakers game on?

The next Lakers game is on SportsNet LA and YES.

What time do the Lakers play their next game?

The Lakers play their next game on January 17 at 10:30 p.m. ET.

Where can I watch the Lakers for free?

You can stream the Lakers live with a free trial on DIRECTV STREAM, though regional restrictions may apply.

Where can I stream the Lakers game if I don’t have cable?

Our favorite way to watch the Lakers without cable is through DIRECTV STREAM. The streaming service has every national NBA channel and many RSNs, but you'll need an NBA League Pass subscription to catch out-of-market games.

What is the best streaming app for Lakers games?

DIRECTV STREAM is the best streaming app to watch the Lakers. Its robust channel lineup includes local networks, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV. However, you'll also need NBA League Pass if you're an out-of-market fan.

Why you can trust us

Our sports experts researched the channels and streaming services showing games using this season’s official NBA TV schedule. With those details, we compiled a list of TV providers that carry the most games. We then selected our viewing recommendations based on channel availability, pricing, and ease of use.

Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.

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