The Los Angeles Lakers play against the Golden State Warriors in an NBA game tonight. The matchup will begin at 9 p.m. CT on TNT. Fans can watch this basketball game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.

Notably, the Lakers recently acquired Luka Doncic from a trade with the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic will be a key player for Los Angeles this year, but he will not play tonight due to injury.

In order to win this evening, the Lakers will need to rely on their star player LeBron James. The 40 year-old player averages more than 24 points per game and leads the team in assists.

The Warriors enter this matchup with a 25-25 record, and they are coming off a 131-128 loss against Utah. In order to bounce back this evening, the Warriors will need a great performance from their guard Stephen Curry. He averages more than 22 points per game and leads the team in assists.

Fans can watch this NBA game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.