LA Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Where and When to Watch the NBA Game LIVE
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The Los Angeles rivalry is back on the hardwood. The Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers face off this Friday, October 23, at Crypto.com Arena in a 2026-27 NBA season game that tips off a four-game series between the two teams. The game airs tonight on TV and streaming. Here’s everything you need to know so you don’t miss it.
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What time is Lakers vs. Clippers?
The game tips off at 10:00 p.m. ET.
How to watch Lakers vs. Clippers live
The game will air on Fubo or NBA League Pass.
Who will win Lakers vs. Clippers? Predictions and odds
Predictions favor the Lakers. Sportsbooks have them as 9.5-point favorites at Crypto.com Arena, with an over/under between 228.5 and 229.5 points. At DraftKings, the moneyline is -395 for the Los Angeles Lakers and +310 for the LA Clippers.
Statistical models point the same way, giving the Lakers a 65% to 77% chance of winning. As for projected scores, analysts agree on a Lakers win by seven to 12 points, with predictions ranging from 116-104 to 118-109.
The early results back that up. Both teams enter 1-0, but the Lakers beat Golden State 127-105, with Walker Kessler going a perfect 12-for-12 from the field and Luka Doni running the offense. The Clippers, for their part, held Sacramento to 96 points in their opener.
Injuries are the Clippers’ biggest concern. Brandon Ingram, Max Strus and Yanic Konan Niederhauser will be out, while Bradley Beal is questionable.
When does the 2026-27 NBA season end?
The NBA regular season began on October 20, 2026, and runs through April 11, 2027, with all 30 teams in action. The play-in tournament follows, scheduled for April 13 to 16.
The playoffs begin on April 17, 2027, and run into May, while the NBA Finals are played in June. Before that, the NBA Cup, the league’s in-season tournament, runs from October 30 to December 11, 2026.
What is the NBA?
The NBA, short for National Basketball Association, is the top professional basketball league in the world. Founded in 1946 in the United States, it brings together the best players on the planet and has become a global benchmark for the sport. The league is made up of 30 teams spread across the United States and Canada, all competing each season for the championship. Beyond the high level of play, the NBA stands out for its cultural impact, its international reach, and its ability to produce iconic stars.
Who has won the NBA championship?
Since its first Finals in 1947, the NBA has crowned 21 different champions over 80 seasons. The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers dominate the league’s history, though recent years have brought more variety among champions. The most recent is the New York Knicks, who won the 2026 title by beating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1.
These are the teams that have won a championship:
- Boston Celtics (18)
- Los Angeles Lakers (17)
- Golden State Warriors (7)
- Chicago Bulls (6)
- San Antonio Spurs (5)
- Detroit Pistons (3)
- Miami Heat (3)
- New York Knicks (3)
- Philadelphia 76ers (3)
- Houston Rockets (2)
- Milwaukee Bucks (2)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (2)
- Atlanta Hawks (1)
- Baltimore Bullets (1)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (1)
- Dallas Mavericks (1)
- Denver Nuggets (1)
- Portland Trail Blazers (1)
- Sacramento Kings (1)
- Toronto Raptors (1)
- Washington Wizards (1)
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