To begin play in 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers welcome an improved Atlanta Hawks squad on Friday night to complete a four-game home stand. The game will begin at 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PT), and NBA TV and on-demand streaming will provide coverage.
Los Angeles Lakers (19-14) vs. Atlanta Hawks (18-16)
An overview of an NBA contest
When: 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PT) on Friday, January 3.
Where: Los Angeles, California’s Crypto.com Arena.
NBA TV is the TV channel.
Live streams: DirecTV Stream (free trial)|Sling (cheap intro rate)|FuboTV (free trial)
On their home court, the Lakers are 3.5-point favorites against a Hawks squad that is beginning to play to its full potential. With the exception of their away loss to the Denver Nuggets (136–107) on New Year’s Day, Atlanta had won four of its last five games. After playing the Lakers in Game 3 of their current road trip, the Hawks will play the Clippers on January 4, the Jazz on January 7, and the Suns on January 9 before heading back home.
With six victories in their last eight games, including a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers (114–106) on Thursday night behind a game-high 38 points from LeBron James, Los Angeles has also appeared to have reached a higher level of play.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Live Streaming Choices
NBA TV will begin the Lakers vs. Hawks game at 10:30 p.m. ET. Offers for live streaming are available from SlingTV (cheap intro rate), DirecTV Stream (free trial), and FuboTV (free trial).
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