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What channel is the Rockets vs Lakers game on?

Tuesday, December 29, 10:30 PM ET: Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers on NBC / Spectrum SportsNet / Spectrum SportsNet+. It is on NBC, free with an antenna anywhere in the US.

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From the public league broadcast feed, read Monday, November 9, 11:36 PM ET. Updated every morning; channels occasionally change, so check again on game day.

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Where to watch Rockets vs Lakers

NBC: free with an antenna (national broadcast)
Spectrum SportsNet: a regional channel or the team’s own app, for viewers in the team’s home area (cable, a live-TV service that carries it, or the team app). Outside that area it is usually on NBA League Pass
Spectrum SportsNet+: a regional channel or the team’s own app, for viewers in the team’s home area (cable, a live-TV service that carries it, or the team app). Outside that area it is usually on NBA League Pass

Why it depends where you live: most NBA games are shown on each team’s regional channel, local station or team app, and only to viewers in that team’s home area. National games (ESPN, ABC, NBC, NBCSN, Peacock, Prime Video, NBA TV) are available everywhere.

Houston Rockets: next games

Wed, Dec 30, 10:00 PM ET: Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors on NBA TV
Fri, Jan 1, 8:30 PM ET: Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets on KFAA 29 / MavsTV+
Sun, Jan 3, 7:00 PM ET: Cleveland Cavaliers at Houston Rockets on DAZN (Cavaliers)

Los Angeles Lakers: next games

Thu, Dec 31, 8:00 PM ET: Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans on Spectrum SportsNet / Spectrum SportsNet+ / Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network / Pelicans+ app
Sat, Jan 2, 8:00 PM ET: Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls on Spectrum SportsNet / Spectrum SportsNet+
Sun, Jan 3, 7:00 PM ET: Los Angeles Lakers at Toronto Raptors on Spectrum SportsNet / Spectrum SportsNet+

Common questions

What channel is Rockets vs Lakers on?

Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday, December 29, 10:30 PM ET, is on NBC / Spectrum SportsNet / Spectrum SportsNet+. It is on NBC, free with an antenna anywhere in the US.

Can I watch Rockets vs Lakers for free?

Yes, with an antenna, because it is on a national broadcast network.

What time does Rockets vs Lakers start?

10:30 PM ET (US Eastern), Tuesday, December 29.