Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers: Head-to-head, form analysis, team updates and where to watch

With the NBA season heating up, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on their city rivals, the Clippers, after securing two consecutive victories earlier this month.

The highly anticipated match will take place on February 28 at Crypto.com Arena. Currently, the Lakers sit in fifth place, while the Clippers hold the sixth spot (35-21 and 32-26, respectively), with both teams fiercely competing for playoff positions this season.

Lakers hold the edge as Clippers seek consistency

According to The Sporting News, there is little to separate the two teams statistically. However, the Lakers have the upper hand in terms of recent form. Reportedly, JJ Redick has kept the squad competitive despite injury setbacks.


LeBron James is averaging 24.7 points per game, while Luka Doncic is putting up 26.4 points per game, with both players in excellent form.

Meanwhile, the Clippers have struggled, recently enduring a three-game losing streak before bouncing back with a 122-117 win over the Chicago Bulls. They will be hoping to build on this victory and regain consistency in this crucial matchup.

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How to watch Lakers vs Clippers

If you don’t want to miss the live action between the Lakers and Clippers, you can tune into ESPN for the live broadcast. Sling offers a live streaming option, but a subscription is required.

For radio coverage, you can listen via SiriusXM channel 86, which provides live commentary of the game along with coverage of other major sporting events, including the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL, according to The Sporting News.

Lakers and Clippers: Upcoming fixtures

Starting on February 28 and March 2, the Los Angeles Lakers face a challenging run of fixtures, playing back-to-back games against the Clippers.

They will then host a crucial home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 4, followed by a match against the New York Knicks on March 6. Their final game before the end of this five-game stretch will be an away fixture against the Boston Celtics on March 8, The Sporting News reported.

The Clippers will also begin their next five games with road fixtures against the Lakers on February 28 and March 2. They will then travel to face the Phoenix Suns on March 4, return home to play the Detroit Pistons on March 5, and wrap up this competitive run with a home clash against the New York Knicks on March 7.

FAQs

1. When does the match between the Clippers and Lakers start?
The game will tip off on February 28 at 10 p.m. Eastern Time at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.


2. How can I watch the Lakers vs Clippers match without cable?
You can watch it live on ESPN or stream it via Sling (subscription required). You can also listen to live commentary on SiriusXM channel 86.