Where to Stream Tonight’s Lakers vs. Rockets Basketball Game Online

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The Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets are back at it tonight for a rematch of Monday’s game at Toyota Center. That last matchup saw the Lakers pick up their sixth straight win with a 100-92 victory over the Rockets, largely thanks to Luka Doncic’s 36 points and Kevin Durant’s (self-admitted) sub-par performance.

Both L.A. and Houston are jockeying for playoff seeding in a crowded Western Conference. The Lakers are in a precarious third, behind Oklahoma City and San Antonio, at 43-25. The Rockets (41-26) are almost neck-in-neck with the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves (both 41-27).

At a Glance: How to Watch Lakers vs. Rockets Game

Stream: Sling
TV channel: ESPN
Date, start time: Wednesday, March 18 at 9:30 p.m. ET

In short, tonight’s Lakers vs. Rockets rematch could have a real impact on the playoff picture. If you’re looking to watch the game, read on. Ahead is a quick guide on where to stream the Lakers vs. Rockets game online without cable.

Where to Stream Lakers vs. Rockets Game Online

Tonight’s Lakers vs. Rockets is airing on ESPN. Fans without a cable subscription can watch the game online using a live TV streaming service that carries ESPN. One of the best? Sling.

Sling offers a handful of cable streaming packages with flexible pricing and a great channel lineup for sports fans. ESPN is included in Sling’s Orange and Orange + Blue packages. The Orange plan, which carries a total of 30+ channels, is Sling’s most affordable offering at $45.99 a month. Sling also offers short-term passes to Sling Orange: a one-day pass for $4.99, a three-day pass for $9.99, and a seven-day pass for $14.99.

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Besides ESPN, Sling Orange includes popular channels like CNN, TNT, HGTV, and ID. For a larger channel lineup, consider upgrading to Orange + Blue for $60.99 a month. This plan carries 50+ channels, including local networks (in select markets), Fox News, and NFL Network.