The 2019-20 NBA season schedule tips off with a battle for Los Angeles supremacy as the Lakers take on the Clippers at the Staples Center.
Both teams roll out completely overhauled rosters after a hectic offseason. The Lakers acquired Anthony Davis in the offseason from the Pelicans to pair with LeBron James, as well as a revamped supporting cast of Avery Bradley, Danny Green and Dwight Howard.
The Clippers, meanwhile, brought in two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to pair with star scorer Paul George, forming one of the best duos in basketball. Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, Montrezl Harrell, Landry Shamet and Ivica Zubac round out a rotation that figures to compete for a championship.
Below is all the info you need to watch Lakers vs. Clippers on Tuesday, including tip-off time, TV channel, both teams' upcoming schedule and a full schedule for the first two nights of the NBA regular season.
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What channel is Lakers vs. Clippers on tonight?
Lakers vs. Clippers is on TNT, the second game of the network's NBA Tip-Off 2019 coverage for opening night.
On the call for the broadcast is Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) and Reggie Miller (analyst) along with reporter Allie LaForce.
Lakers vs. Clippers: What time is tipoff?
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 22
- Start time: 7:30 p.m. PT | 10:30 p.m. ET
The 10:30 p.m. ET tipoff on TNT (7:30 p.m. PT) caps a doubleheader for the regular season opening night. The Pelicans and Raptors get things going on TNT with an 8 p.m. ET tip.
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Lakers schedule 2019
Here are the Lakers' next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time | National TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 22 | at Clippers | 10:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Oct. 25 | vs. Jazz | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Oct. 27 | vs. Hornets | 9:30 p.m. | |
| Oct. 29 | vs. Grizzlies | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Nov. 1 | at Mavericks | 9:30 p.m. | TNT |
Clippers schedule 2019
Here are the Clippers' next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Times | National TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 22 | vs. Lakers | 10:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Oct. 24 | at Warriors | 10:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Oct. 26 | at Suns | 10 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Oct. 28 | vs. Hornets | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Oct. 30 | at Jazz | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
NBA Tip-Off 2019 schedule
Below you will find the national NBA schedule for the first two days of the regular season.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
| Time | Teams | Location | National TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 p.m. ET | Pelicans vs. Raptors | Scotiabank Arena | TNT |
| 10:30 p.m. ET | Lakers vs. Clippers | Staples Center | TNT |
Wednesday, Oct. 23
| Time | Teams | Location | National TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 p.m. ET | Bulls vs. Hornets | Spectrum Center | — |
| 7 p.m. ET | Pistons vs. Pacers | Bankers Life Fieldhouse | — |
| 7 p.m. ET | Cavaliers vs. Magic | Amway Center | — |
| 7:30 p.m. ET | Celtics vs. 76ers | Wells Fargo Center | ESPN |
| 7:30 p.m. ET | Grizzlies vs. Heat | American Airlines Arena | — |
| 7:30 p.m. ET | Timberwolves vs. Nets | Barclays Center | — |
| 8:30 p.m. ET | Wizards vs. Mavericks | American Airlines Center | — |
| 8:30 p.m. ET | Knicks vs. Spurs | AT&T Center | — |
| 9 p.m. ET | Thunder vs. Jazz | Vivint Smart Home Arena | — |
| 10 p.m. ET | Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers | Moda Center | ESPN |
| 10 p.m. ET | Kings vs. Suns | Talking Stick Resort Arena | — |