The Heat continue their five-game road trip in Los Angeles with a showdown against the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
Both teams enter Wednesday night's contest riding two-game win streaks, with the Heat coming off a 110-100 win over the Clippers on Monday night, while the Lakers defeated the Hornets 121-115, thanks to LeBron James' second consecutive 40-point game.
LeBron joined Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history to record back-to-back 40-point games at age 35 or older, with the 38-year-old continuing to defy Father Time.
The Heat recorded a 112-98 victory over the Lakers in their only meeting this season on Dec. 28 in Miami. Can the Lakers return serve at home? Or Will the Heat continue their winning ways on the road?
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Heat, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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Is Jimmy Butler playing vs. Lakers tonight?
Butler has been dealing with right knee soreness in recent weeks, however, he is not listed on the most recent injury report.
He played 32 minutes in their last game against the Clippers on Wednesday, as the injury is something he will continue to manage.
“I still got some work to do, though,” Butler said via the Miami Herald.
“It’s not where it needs to be, but I got [Heat trainer Armando Rivas] to make sure that I’m good. “We just got to maintain this thing and take care of it. I mean, it’s part of the game, but I want to be right, I wanted to be a hundred [percent] so I can go out there and do what I’m supposed to do.”
In 24 games this season Butler is averaging 21.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists on 52.1 percent shooting and 32.7 percent from the 3-point line.
What channel is Lakers vs. Heat on?
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 4
- TV channel: ESPN | Bally Sports | Spectrum SportsNet | Bally Sports Sun
- Live streaming: Sling TV
In addition to regional broadcasts in Los Angeles and Miami, Lakers vs. Heat will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.
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Lakers vs. Heat start time
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 4
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Heat will tip off around 10:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 28. The game will be played at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Lakers schedule 2022-23
Here are Los Angeles' next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 4 | vs. Heat | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 6 | at Hawks | 10:30 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 7 | at Kings | 10:00 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 9 | at Nuggets | 9:00 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 12 | vs. Mavericks | 10:00 p.m. | TNT |
Heat schedule 2022-23
Here are Miami's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 4 | at Lakers | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 6 | at Suns | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 8 | vs. Nets | 6:00 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 10 | vs. Thunder | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Jan. 12 | vs. Bucks | 7:30 p.m. | — |
