After a thrilling tip-off week, the NBA on NBC is settling into its regularly scheduled NBA programming for the rest of the year, which means we’re back to electric action on NBC. Last night, Peacock NBA Monday tipped things off right, and now it’s time for the NBA live in primetime.
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It’s the return of the NBA on NBC and Peacock, featuring a must-watch game between the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers. Here’s how you can tune in.
How do I watch Trail Blazers vs. Lakers?
The game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers airs Tuesday, October 27 at 11 p.m. ET, live on NBC and Peacock. Check your local Listings for which game is in your local NBC market. The game will stream live on Peacock.
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Trail Blazers vs. Lakers tip-off time on Tuesday, October 27
The Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers tip-off at 11 p.m. ET, live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Trail Blazers vs. Lakers preview, players to watch
The Lakers lost LeBron James, but had Luka Doncic waiting in the wings to be their franchise superstar, and so far this season, he’s lived up to the billing. Doncic is the second-best scorer in the league through his first three outings, averaging more than 34 points a game. He’s also one of the best passers and three-point shooters in the NBA so far this year. He’s taken command of this team, but he’ll have to have another dynamite night if the Lakers hope to remain unbeaten.
They face a Portland squad reinvigorated by the arrival of dynamic guard Ja Morant, who leads the team in assists, while Damian Lillard is back from injury and back to leading the team in scoring. Plus, you’ve got All-Star Deni Avdija pulling down 8.5 rebounds a game.
These are the two top-scoring offenses in the NBA through the first week of the season, with each averaging more than 120 points, so expect a lot of shots to go up. So the difference-maker may very well be which team defends better.
Who’s on the broadcast team for Trail Blazers vs. Lakers?
NBC Sports’ Noah Eagle handles play-by-play duties for Trail Blazers vs. Lakers, with analysis from Reggie Miller, and courtside reporting from Ashley ShahAhmadi.