Friday night's slate of NBA games will feature a primetime matchup between two of the biggest stars in the league.
LeBron James and the Lakers will look to kick off a six-game road trip with a victory when they face Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks in Milwaukee. Los Angeles has won six of its last eight contests after an ugly 2-10 start, but James and the Lakers still have work to do if they want to get back into the NBA Playoff picture.
The Bucks, meanwhile, are on a three-game winning streak and hold the second-best record in the NBA behind only the Celtics. Antetokounmpo has been unsurprisingly stellar, but Milwaukee's supporting cast has also stepped up in the absence of Khris Middleton, who is reportedly expected to make his season debut against Los Angeles.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Bucks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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What channel is Lakers vs. Bucks on?
- Date: Friday, Dec. 2
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Lakers vs. Bucks will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Lakers vs. Bucks start time
- Date: Friday, Dec. 2
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Lakers vs. Bucks will tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 2. The game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Lakers schedule 2022-23
Here are Los Angeles' next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Dec. 2 | at Bucks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Dec. 4 | at Wizards | 6 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 6 | at Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Dec. 7 | at Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 9 | at 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Bucks schedule 2022-23
Here are Milwaukee's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Dec. 2 | vs. Lakers | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Dec. 3 | at Hornets | 6 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 5 | at Magic | 7 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 7 | vs. Kings | 8 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 9 | at Mavericks | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
