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1/28/2026

NBA On Sling TV: How to Watch the Lakers vs. Cavaliers Game Online

The NBA game tips off on Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. ET.

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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers today (Jan. 28) at Rocket Arena. Even though it’s been eight seasons since King James decided to leave his hometown team and join the purple and gold, NBA fans always get excited when the kid from Akron comes home.

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The Lakers and Cavs are having equally great seasons with both teams currently sitting at the 5th seed in their respective conferences with 28 wins so far. In the middle of his 23rd season, LeBron is averaging 22.4 points, 6.7 assists and 6 rebounds per game. With Luka Doncic putting up MVP numbers as well, the Cavs will need to step up their defense to stop the Lakers offensive fire power.

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When Does the Lakers vs. Cavs Game Start**?**

Lakers vs. Cavs game will start on Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.

Where to Watch Lakers vs. Cavs Online

The Lakers vs. Cavs game will broadcast live on ESPN but can be streamed through Sling TV. Keep scrolling on how to sign up for the streaming service.

Here’s How to Watch the Lakers vs. Cavs Wild Card Game on Sling TV

Sling TV offers the Blue, Orange and Sling Orange + Blue packages, which comes with ESPN, NBC, USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW, Bravo and others. Blue is one of the most affordable options and comes with more than 40 channels and can be streamed on up to three device at a time.

You can watch cable networks, including ESPN2, ESPN3 (for ABC simulcast), Disney Channel, Freeform, MotorTrend, A&E, AMC, BBC America, BET, CNN, Comedy Central, Food Network, Fuse, HGTV, History Channel, IFC, Lifetime, Nick Jr., QVC, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Vice and many others.

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Meanwhile, starting at $4.99 for the Sling 1-Day Pass, you can access Sling Blue for 24 hours. Additionally, the Sling 3-Day Pass goes for $9.99 to access Sling Blue from Friday-to-Sunday. Sling 7-Day Pass, which goes for $14.99, gets you access for seven days of Sling Blue.

Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.

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