The Los Angeles Lakers wrap up a four-game home stand Friday night when they play host to an improving Atlanta Hawks team to kick off play in 2025. The game is scheduled to start at 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PT) with TV coverage on NBA TV and streaming on-demand.
Atlanta Hawks (18-16) at Los Angeles Lakers (19-14)
NBA matchup at a glance
When: Friday, Jan. 3 at 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PT)
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, Calif.
TV channel: NBA TV
Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate)
The Lakers are 3.5-point favorites on their home floor facing a Hawks team starting to show off more of its potential. Atlanta has won four its past five games, only falling on the road to the Denver Nuggets (136-107) on New Year’s Day in that stretch. The Hawks are on to Game 3 of their current road trip against the Lakers, which will be followed by matchups with the Clippers (Jan. 4), Jazz (Jan. 7) and Suns (Jan. 9) before returning home.
Los Angeles has also seemingly reached a higher level of play with six wins in its past eight games, including a Thursday night win over the Portland Trail Blazers (114-106) behind LeBron James’ game-high 38 points.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks: Live Streaming Options
The Lakers and Hawks are set for a 10:30 p.m. ET start on NBA TV. Live streams are available with offers from FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and SlingTV (low intro rate).
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