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12/20/2025

NBA on Sling TV: Here’s How to Watch the Lakers vs. Clippers Game Live Online

The LA showdown kicks off at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT.

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The battle for Los Angeles is taking place this weekend with the Lakers and Clippers going head-to-head at Intuit Dome. LeBron James and Luka Dončić are heading over to Inglewood to face their in-city rivals led by James Harden and Kawhi Leonard.

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With a 19-7 record, Team Purple and Gold look to keep up their momentum and two-game winning streak. On the other hand, the Clippers are still trying to find their footing with a shocking 6-21 record. There’s still time to turn things around, but with the Lakers playing high quality basketball at the moment, tonight’s game will be a tough matchup for the home squad.

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If you don’t have cable, NBA fans can catch the LA showdown on Sling TV. Here’s everything you need to know about upcoming basketball game including how to stream online.

When Does Lakers vs. Clippers Game Start**?**

The Lakers vs. Clippers game broadcasts live, with kickoff at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT.

Where to Watch Lakers vs. Clippers Online

Lakers vs. Clippers game broadcasts on NBA, and it also livestreams on Sling Orange. Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the LA showdown game online with Sling TV.

How to Watch Lakers vs. Clippers With Sling TV

A subscription to Sling Orange, which comes with NBA TV as an add-on, gets you access to live games, out-of-market games, and other NBA content.

You can also watch cable networks, including ESPN, 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 Day Pass, you can access Sling Orange for 24 hours. Additionally, the Sling Weekend Pass goes for $9.99 to access Sling Orange from Friday-to-Sunday. Sling Week Pass, which goes for $14.99, gets you access for seven days of Sling Orange.

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

Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During Lakers vs. Clippers?

With the game taking place in La La Land, it’s likely there will be a number of celebrities and recording artists in attendance during Saturday’s Los Angeles showdown, such as Lakers fans Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, Vanessa Hudgens and Ice Cube; as well as Clipper fans Diplo, Vince Staples, Anthony Anderson, and Adam Devine. Tune in to Sling TV to find out who’s at the game.

Starting at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT, Lakers vs Clippers broadcasts on NBA TV, while it’s also available to livestream on Sling TV on Friday, Dec. 20.

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