Is LeBron James playing tonight? Lakers vs. Bucks time, TV channel and live stream for 2023 Thursday NBA game
Now that he’s overtaken Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the NBA’s all-time top scorers list, LeBron James can focus on one goal: pushing the Lakers back into the playoffs.
The next challenge for James and his teammates comes Thursday night in the form of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.
Los Angeles walked away with a narrow win in their first matchup against Milwaukee in December. James had 28 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds in the win, and Anthony Davis had a game-high 44 points. Antetokounmpo finished the tournament with 40 points but wasn’t happy with the Bucks’ defensive performance.
“It was too easy, too easy, too easy,” said Antetokounmpo. “They lived in color. We’re not.”
Will James and the Lakers go 2-0 against Milwaukee? Or will Antetokounmpo take revenge?
Here’s everything you need to know about Lakers vs Bucks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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Does LeBron James play Bucks tonight?
TO UPDATE: James was demoted to out from questionable.
ORIGINAL: James is listed as questionable in the Lakers’ official injury report with left ankle pain. Davis is listed as likely with a right foot injury.
The Bucks have several players on their injury report, including Antetokounmpo, who was ruled likely with right knee pain.
What channel is Lakers vs. Bucks on?
- Date: Thursday February 9th
- TV channel: TNT
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Lakers vs. Bucks will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Lakers vs. Bucks start time
- Date: Thursday February 9th
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Bucks will be played on Thursday, February 9th at around 10:00pm ET. The game will be played at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Lakers schedule 2022-23
Here are Los Angeles’ next five games in the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 9th | against Bucks | 22 O `clock | TNT |
| February 11th | at warriors | 8:30 p.m | ABC |
| 13th February | at Trailblazer | 22 O `clock | — |
| February 15 | against pelicans | 22 O `clock | ESPN |
| February 23 | against warriors | 22 O `clock | TNT |
Buck’s 2022-23 schedule
Here are Milwaukee’s next five games in the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 9th | at Lakers | 22 O `clock | TNT |
| February 10th | at Clippers | 10:30 p.m | — |
| 14th of February | against Celtics | 19:30 o’clock | TNT |
| February 16 | at Bulls | 19:30 o’clock | TNT |
| February 24th | against heat | 19:30 o’clock | ESPN |