When Lakers star LeBron James went down with a right foot tendon injury against the Mavericks on Feb. 26, Los Angeles' postseason hopes seemed to go down with him.
And yet, with 15 games left on their regular season schedule, the Lakers are very much in the NBA Playoff mix. There is still work to do, though, as several teams in the Western Conference will be jockeying for positioning down the stretch.
The Lakers will end a five-game homestand on Sunday with a matchup against the Knicks. Can LA capture a win on its home floor? And when will James rejoin the starting lineup?
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Knicks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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Is LeBron James playing tonight vs. Knicks?
James is listed as out on the Lakers' official injury report. Los Angeles announced on March 2 that he would be re-evaluated around March 23.
Through 47 games this season, James is averaging 29.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 6.9 assists while shooting 50.1 percent from the field.
What channel is Lakers vs. Knicks on?
- Date: Sunday, March 12
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Lakers vs. Knicks will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Lakers vs. Knicks start time
- Date: Sunday, March 12
- Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Knicks will tip off around 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 12. 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 12 | vs. Knicks | 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 14 | at Pelicans | 8 p.m. | — |
| March 15 | at Rockets | 8 p.m. | — |
| March 17 | vs. Mavericks | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| March 19 | vs. Magic | 9:30 p.m. | — |
Knicks schedule 2022-23
Here are New York's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 12 | at Lakers | 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 14 | at Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | — |
| March 18 | vs. Nuggets | 1 p.m. | — |
| March 20 | vs. Timberwolves | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| March 22 | at Heat | 7:30 p.m. | — |
