The Lakers are looking like a dangerous team ahead of postseason play.
Los Angeles has won 11 of its last 15 games, putting the team in position to potentially secure a playoff berth in a competitive Western Conference bracket. LeBron James, who returned to the rotation last week after recovering from a foot injury, has been encouraged by LA's recent stretch of success.
"We just want to put ourselves in position to be able to compete for a championship," James said after the Lakers' blowout win over the Rockets on Sunday. "It's a journey, and obviously, we don't have as much chemistry as a lot of other teams trying to compete for a championship or have aspirations to win a championship, but I like what we've been building over the last month or so.
"Even when I was out for the four weeks, I liked what we were building, and I'm happy to be back in the mix. We're still building."
James and his teammates will next face the Clippers in a game with significant playoff implications. Which Los Angeles squad will come out on top?
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Clippers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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Is LeBron James playing tonight vs. Clippers?
James was initially listed as questionable on the Lakers' official injury report for Wednesday's game with right foot soreness, while Anthony Davis was also questionable with a right foot stress injury.
Right before tipoff, both James and Davis were upgraded to available.
Everybody is available for the Lakers, including LeBron, AD, Russell and Bamba.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) April 6, 2023
James was listed as questionable heading into Tuesday night's contest against the Jazz before being upgraded to available. He was sidelined from Feb. 28 through March 24 with a tendon injury in his right foot before returning to action on March 26.
Through 52 games this season, James is averaging 28.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists while shooting 50 percent from the field.
What channel is Lakers vs. Clippers on?
- Date: Wednesday, April 5
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Lakers vs. Clippers will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Lakers vs. Clippers start time
- Date: Wednesday, April 5
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Clippers will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 5. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Lakers schedule 2022-23
Here are the Lakers' final three games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 5 | at Clippers | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| April 7 | vs. Suns | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| April 9 | vs. Jazz | 3:30 p.m. | — |
Clippers schedule 2022-23
Here are the Clippers' final three games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 5 | vs. Lakers | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| April 8 | vs. Trail Blazers | 4 p.m. | — |
| April 9 | at Suns | 3:30 p.m. | — |
