Both the Lakers and Suns have plenty to play for as the 2022-23 regular season draws to a close.
At 35-37, the Lakers find themselves on the outside looking in on the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, trailing the Jazz, Thunder and Timberwolves by a half-game. The Suns aren't in the clear just yet, with 2 1/2 games separating them from the Mavericks in seventh place.
That should make for a competitive game on Wednesday when the Lakers and Suns meet in Los Angeles.
Will LeBron James and Kevin Durant be available for their respective teams? Here's the latest on their status and everything you need to know to tune in.
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Are LeBron James and Kevin Durant playing tonight?
James and Durant are listed as out for Wednesday's game.
The Lakers announced on March 2 that James would be reevaluated in "approximately three weeks" after suffering a right foot tendon injury. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, James is likely going to be out beyond that reevaluation period.
The Suns announced on March 9 that Durant would be reevaluated in three weeks after suffering a left ankle sprain. Charania reported that the Suns are "hopeful" Durant will be back before the end of March or early April.
The last time James and Durant faced each other in a regular season game was Christmas Day in 2018.
What channel is Lakers vs. Suns on?
- Date: Wednesday, March 22
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling TV
Lakers vs. Suns will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Lakers vs. Suns start time
- Date: Wednesday, March 22
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Suns will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 22. The game will be played at 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 |
| March 22 | vs. Suns | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 24 | vs. Thunder | 10:30 p.m. | — |
| March 26 | vs. Bulls | 3:30 p.m. | — |
| March 29 | at Bulls | 8 p.m. | |
| March 31 | at Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | NBA TV |
Suns schedule 2022-23
Here are Phoenix's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| March 22 | at Lakers | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 24 | at Kings | 10 p.m. | — |
| March 25 | vs. 76ers | 10 p.m. | — |
| March 27 | at Jazz | 9 p.m. | — |
| March 29 | vs. Timberwolves | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
