The Los Angeles Lakers play against the Miami Heat in an NBA game tonight. The matchup will begin at 6:30 p.m. CT on NBA TV. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, Sling and Fubo TV offer a first-month discount to new users.

The Lakers enter this matchup with a 12-9 record, but they have lost five of their last seven games. In their most recent game, the Lakers lost 109-80 against Minnesota.

During the loss, Los Angeles struggled offensively, shooting less than 20% from three-point range, so they will look to bounce back tonight.

Notably, LeBron James is averaging 22 points and more than nine assists per game, so he will be a key player to watch this evening.

The Heat have struggled this season, as they enter this matchup with a 9-10 record. In their most recent game, the Heat lost 108-89 against Boston.

During the loss, Miami shot less than 36% from the field. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo combined to shoot 12-37 from the field, so they will need to improve their offensive efficiency tonight.

Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, Sling and Fubo TV offer a first-month discount to new users.