Lakers-Heat free live stream: How to watch NBA game tonight, TV, schedule

The Los Angeles Lakers play the Miami Heat in an NBA game tonight. The game begins at 6:30 PM CT on NBA TV. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. Alternatively Sling and Fubo TV offer a first month discount to new users.

The Lakers enter this game with a 12-9 record, but have lost five of their last seven games. In their last game, the Lakers lost 109-80 against Minnesota.

During the loss, Los Angeles struggled offensively, shooting less than 20% from three-point range, so they will look to bounce back tonight.

Notably, LeBron James is averaging 22 points and more than nine assists per game, so he will be a key player to watch tonight.

The Heat have struggled this season as they enter this game with a 9-10 record. In their last game, the Heat lost 108-89 against Boston.

During the loss, Miami shot less than 36% from the field. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo shot a combined 12-37 from the field, so they will need to improve their offensive efficiency tonight.

Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. Alternatively Sling and Fubo TV offer a first month discount to new users.