The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with injuries to LeBron James and Luka Doncic to start the season, but it hasn’t slowed them down much.
With Austin Reaves playing some of his best basketball and surprise contributions from players such as Jake LaRavia and Nick Smith Jr., the Lakers are off to a hot start and could be tough to contain once they’re back at full strength.
One of the only Western Conference teams matching them to this point is the San Antonio Spurs, who won their first five games behind Victor Wembanyama’s dominance before falling to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. The Spurs are heading to Los Angeles to face the Lakers on Wednesday in what could be a playoff preview early in the regular season.
With Doncic expected to play and Wembanyama firing on all cylinders, the star-studded matchup could indicate which team is serious about giving the Oklahoma City Thunder a scare in the West.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch Wednesday’s game between the Lakers and Spurs, including TV and streaming options.
What channel is Lakers vs. Spurs on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN app
Lakers vs. Spurs will air nationally on ESPN as part of a doubleheader on the network, with the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves facing off in the first game.
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Lakers vs. Spurs start time
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 5
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
The Lakers and Spurs will tip off at 10 p.m. ET, or 7 p.m. local time, from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
Lakers vs. Spurs radio station
Fans can listen to Wednesday’s Lakers vs. Spurs game live on SiriusXM via channel 86.
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Lakers schedule 2025-26
Here’s a look at the Lakers’ next five games
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5 | vs. Spurs | 10 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | at Hawks | 8 p.m. |
| Nov. 10 | at Hornets | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 12 | at Thunder | 9:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 14 | at Pelicans | 8 p.m. |
Spurs schedule 2025-26
Here is a look at the Spurs’ next five games
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 5 | at Lakers | 10 p.m. |
| Nov. 7 | vs. Rockets | 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | vs. Pelicans | 8 p.m. |
| Nov. 10 | at Bulls | 8 p.m. |
| Nov. 12 | vs. Warriors | 8 p.m. |
