More than five years after the blockbuster trade that sent him to the Lakers was finalized, Anthony Davis will face his former team in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament.
Davis and the Lakers will battle the Pelicans on Thursday night after eliminating the Suns in the quarterfinal round. Davis and LeBron James combined for 58 points and 23 rebounds in that contest, pushing Los Angeles to a 106-103 victory.
The Pelicans took down the Kings earlier this week with a balanced scoring attack. Six players scored at least 10 points for New Orleans in a 127-117 win, including a 30-point outing from Brandon Ingram, who was part of the Davis trade in 2019.
Both teams are bringing momentum into this matchup as winners in three of their last four games, but only one will advance to the In-Season Tournament finale.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Pelicans, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Lakers vs. Pelicans on?
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 7
- TV channel: TNT
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Lakers vs. Pelicans will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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What time is Lakers vs. Pelicans today?
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 7
- Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Pelicans will tip off around 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 7. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
ESPN-TNT crossover coverage for NBA In-Season Tournament
ESPN and TNT will collaborate for in-game and studio coverage of the In-Season Tournament semifinals.
Mike Breen (play-by-play announcer), Doris Burke (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Lisa Salters (reporter) will be on the call for Bucks vs. Pacers. Kevin Harlan (play-by-play announcer), Candace Parker (analyst), Doc Rivers (analyst) and Allie LaForce (reporter) will be on the call for Lakers vs. Pelicans.
The "Inside the NBA" crew of Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal will appear on "NBA Countdown" before the first semifinal game. The "NBA Countdown" team of Malika Andrews, Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon, Bob Myers and Adrian Wojnarowski will then pop up on "Inside the NBA" before the next game begins.
NBA In-Season Tournament schedule, bracket
Monday, Dec. 4
| Results |
| Pacers 122, Celtics 112 |
| Pelicans 127, Kings 117 |
Tuesday, Dec. 5
| Results |
| Bucks 146, Knicks 122 |
| Lakers 106, Suns 103 |
Thursday, Dec. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Bucks vs. Pacers | 5 p.m. | ESPN |
| Lakers vs. Pelicans | 9 p.m. | TNT |
Saturday, Dec. 9
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
FOUR TEAMS REMAIN... AND THEY ARE ALL HEADED TO VEGAS! 🏆
— NBA (@NBA) December 6, 2023
The NBA In-Season Tournament Knockout Rounds continue with the Semifinals on Thursday!
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