You didn’t even have to look at the NBA’s Opening Night schedule to know what the late game would be. There was no way the league would pass on the chance to have the Lakers and Clippers face off in Los Angeles.
LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the new-look Lakers begin their quest for back-to-back titles on Tuesday. After exiting the NBA “bubble” with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, the Lakers rebuilt their roster and signed both James and Davis to new deals, putting them in position to be a contender for years to come. They unsurprisingly enter the season as the championship favorites.
However, the Clippers remain a threat. The visual of the Clippers walking off the floor after blowing a 3-1 series lead against the Nuggets in the 2020 NBA playoffs may linger for many fans, but coach Tyronn Lue, who replaced Doc Rivers this past offseason, knows he has a talented group capable of making a deep postseason run.
Which team will win the latest battle for LA? Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Lakers vs. Clippers. Follow for complete results from the NBA’s Opening Night.
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Lakers vs. Clippers live updates, highlights
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9:20 p.m. — Speaking of starters, here’s Tyronn Lue’s Opening Night lineup.
Clippers’ starters, per Ty Lue:
Serge Ibaka
Nicolas Batum
Kawhi Leonard
Paul George
Patrick Beverley— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) December 23, 2020
9:10 p.m. — Dennis Schroder wanted to be the Lakers’ starting point guard. Frank Vogel granted his wish.
The Lakers will start Dennis Schroder, last season’s runner-up for the Sixth Man of the Year, at point guard in the season opener tonight against the Clippers, sources tell ESPN.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) December 23, 2020
Lakers vs. Clippers start time
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Watch TNT
Clippers vs. Lakers is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 22. The game will be played at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Lakers announced in November that games at Staples Center will be held without fans “until further notice.”
NBA schedule 2020
Tuesday, Dec. 22
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Warriors vs. Nets | 7 p.m. | TNT |
| Clippers vs. Lakers | 10 p.m. | TNT |
Wednesday, Dec. 23
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Hornets vs. Cavaliers | 7 p.m. | — |
| Knicks vs. Pacers | 7 p.m. | — |
| Heat vs. Magic | 7 p.m. | — |
| Wizards vs. 76ers | 7 p.m. | — |
| Bucks vs. Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Pelicans vs. Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Hawks vs. Bulls | 8 p.m. | — |
| Thunder vs. Rockets | 8 p.m. | — |
| Spurs vs. Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | — |
| Pistons vs. Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | — |
| Kings vs. Nuggets | 9 p.m. | — |
| Jazz vs. Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | — |
| Mavericks vs. Suns | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Friday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Pelicans vs. Heat | Noon | ESPN |
| Warriors vs. Bucks | 2:30 p.m. | ABC |
| Nets vs. Celtics | 5 p.m. | ABC |
| Mavericks vs. Lakers | 8 p.m. | ABC/ESPN |
| Clippers vs. Nuggets | 10:30 p.m. | ABC |
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