How to Watch Tonight’s Lakers vs. Knicks Game Online Without Cable
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The Los Angeles Lakers are headed back east tonight to face the New York Knicks. The coastal teams enter the court at Madison Square Garden with nearly identical records (Lakers 28-18, Knicks 29-18), but LA is ranked No. 6 in the crowded Western Conference, and NY is No. 2 in the Eastern Conference behind the Pistons.
Tonight’s Lakers vs. Knicks game has taken on extra fervor when fans realized that this could be LeBron James’ last game at MSG. The GOAT has teased his retirement following the 2025-26 season and, unless the Lakers meet the Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals, this would be James’ last appearance at the iconic NYC venue.
How to Watch Lakers vs. Knicks Game
- Stream: Sling
- TV channel: NBC
- Date, start time: Sunday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. (Clark commentary at 6 p.m. ET)
To make the Lakers vs. Knicks game even more special, WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark will be joining as a special guest contributor on NBC’s Basketball Night in America ahead of the game.
If you’re looking to watch the Lakers vs. Knicks game tonight — and Clark’s commentary beforehand — read on for a quick guide on where to livestream all of it without cable.
How to Watch Lakers vs. Knicks Game Online
Tonight’s Lakers vs. Knicks game (and Clark’s commentary debut) will air on NBC. If you don’t have access to the channel through a traditional cable package, we recommend checking out Sling.
Sling is a popular and affordable live TV streaming service that delivers most live channels without a cable box or pricey contract. The service carries NBC in most of its packages: Sling Select, Blue, and Orange + Blue.
Select, which starts at $19.99 a month and carries 10+ channels, is Sling’s most affordable plan. Blue starts at $45.99 a month and offers 40+ channels. Orange + Blue is Sling’s largest package, delivering more than 50 channels. Orange + Blue normally starts at $60.99, but right now, Sling is also running a deal on the large plan that cuts your first month’s bill in half.
Whichever plan you choose, you’ll be able to stream the Lakers vs. Knicks game and Clark’s commentary tonight.
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Lakers vs. Knicks, Caitlin Clark Commentary Start Time
The next Lakers vs. Knicks game will take place tonight, Sunday, Feb. 1. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET.
Basketball Night in America with guest contributor Caitlin Clark starts an hour before at 7 p.m. ET.