LeBron James and Kevin Durant have been two of the NBA's best players for more than a decade.
Lately, however, matchups between the two of them have been hard to come by.
Because of multiple injuries, James and Durant haven't faced off since the Lakers defeated the Warriors on Christmas Day in 2018. James has won his fourth championship since then, and Durant has played for two different teams.
Will the streak end on Friday when the Lakers and Suns meet?
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Suns, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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Are LeBron James and Kevin Durant playing tonight?
James is listed as questionable with right foot soreness.
James has played in six straight games since returning from his foot injury, including this week's back-to-back against the Jazz and Clippers. He finished with 37 points in 38 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Jazz and 33 points in 35 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Clippers.
Durant has also yet to miss a game since returning from his ankle injury, but he played in Thursday's matchup with the Nuggets. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Suns are planning on sitting Durant, Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton to prioritize health after clinching the No. 4 seed.
What channel is Lakers vs. Suns on?
- Date: Friday, April 7
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Lakers vs. Suns will air on NBA TV. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Lakers vs. Suns start time
- Date: Friday, April 7
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Suns will tip off around 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, April 7. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Lakers schedule 2022-23
Here are the Lakers' final two games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 7 | vs. Suns | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| April 9 | vs. Jazz | 3:30 p.m. | — |
Suns schedule 2022-23
Here are the Suns' final two games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 7 | at Lakers | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| April 9 | vs. Clippers | 3:30 p.m. | — |
