Lakers vs. Thunder: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Friday
The Los Angeles Lakers host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.
This contest will be big for the Lakers, as they have the same record as the Thunder (36-37), yet they’re in 10th place in the Western Conference while the Thunder are in 12th place. The two teams are currently tied 1-1 in the season series, and therefore the winner of this contest will earn the tiebreaker, which could make a big difference in the standings once the regular season concludes.
While Los Angeles is 10-5 since the All-Star break, Oklahoma City has won eight of its last 11 games. However, it is coming off a 127-105 rout on Thursday at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Meanwhile, the Lakers have won two in a row after losing three of their previous four, as they defeated the Phoenix Suns, 122-111, on Wednesday.
How to watch
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
Date: March 24, 2023
Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Spectrum SportsNet
Lakers versus Thunder injury report
Thunder: No injury report has been submitted yet, but Chet Holmgren (Lisfranc foot injury) and Kenrich Williams (ruptured wrist ligament) missed their previous game.
Lakers: Anthony Davis (right foot stress injury) is probable and Mo Bamba (left ankle sprain) and LeBron James (right foot soreness) are out.
Probable starting lineups
Thunder
G – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
G – Lugentz Dort
C – Jaylin Williams
F – Jalen Williams
F – Josh Giddey
Lakers
G – D’Angelo Russell
G – Austin Reaves
C – Anthony Davis
F – Troy Brown Jr.
F – Jarred Vanderbilt
