At 8:30 p.m. ET, Nikola Jokić’s 41-26 Denver Nuggets swoop into the Crypto.com Arena to take on LeBron James’ 41-25 Los Angeles Lakers.
Prior to this matchup, the Western Conference powerhouses have met twice in the 2025-26 season. In their first game, the Lakers won 115-107 thanks to Luka Dončić’s 38-point, 13 rebound effort. More recently, Jokić led the charge with an impressive 28-point, 12-rebound, 13-assist triple-double in a 120-113 win in Denver.
This time around, both clubs are looking for their 42nd win and a better grip on third place in the West, where Los Angeles, Houston and Denver are all neck and neck.
Don’t miss this one- the season series that just might determine playoff seeding in the event of a tie is on the line.
The Knicks vs. Lakers game tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET today (March 15).
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the game for free.
Sling TV is an affordable way to watch TV live and stream NBA games; its Select plan includes ABC and starts at $19.99/month.
DIRECTV is another great service to try — its five-day free trial includes ABC (plus every other channel you’ll need for the NBA season).
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
