How to watch Clippers vs. Lakers: TV channel, NBA live stream info, start time

How to watch Clippers vs. Lakers basketball game

By Scout Staff

Mar 4, 2022 at 12:10 am ET • 2 min read

Through 3 Quarters

This game looks like it will end up very different from the tight three-point margin of the Los Angeles Clippers' win over the Los Angeles Lakers in their previous head-to-head February. Three quarters in and the Clippers' offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating Los Angeles 106-83 three quarters in.

Los Angeles has been relying on point guard Reggie Jackson, who has 24 points and nine assists in addition to five rebounds, and center Ivica Zubac, who has 19 points along with nine boards and two blocks. A double-double would be Zubac's third in a row. Zubac does need to be careful, however, as he is in foul trouble with four.

The Lakers have been relying on the performance of small forward LeBron James, who has 24 points along with eight rebounds.

Los Angeles has lost 71% of their games in which they were down going into the fourth quarter. Barring a miraculous turnaround, this contest will end the same way.

Who's Playing

Los Angeles @ Los Angeles

Current Records: Los Angeles 27-34; Los Angeles 33-31

What to Know

The Los Angeles Clippers will be returning home after a three-game road trip. The Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers will face off in a Pacific Division battle at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. Bragging rights belong to Los Angeles for now since they're up 20-6 across their past 26 matchups.

Los Angeles strolled past the Houston Rockets with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 113-100. Center Ivica Zubac was the offensive standout of the contest for Los Angeles, dropping a double-double on 22 points and 12 rebounds.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 109-104 to the Dallas Mavericks. Despite the loss, the Lakers had strong showings from small forward LeBron James, who posted a double-double on 26 points and 12 boards along with five dimes, and power forward Carmelo Anthony, who had 20 points.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Clippers are expected to win a tight contest. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Los Angeles, who are 32-32 against the spread.

Los Angeles is now 33-31 while Los Angeles sits at 27-34. Los Angeles is 15-17 after wins this season, and Los Angeles is 17-16 after losses.