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DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 12: Dwight Howard (39) of the Los Angeles Lakers high fives LeBron James (23) after dunking against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 12: Dwight Howard (39) of the Los Angeles Lakers high fives LeBron James (23) after dunking against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a rather disappointing season. They failed to defend their crown as they saw their exit in the first round of the playoffs. However, injuries came raining down on their stars at the most crucial time, causing their downfall. However, the story for this season is completely different.
The Lakers added some serious firepower in free agency. Notably, All-Star point guard, Russell Westbrook, will suit up for his hometown this season. His 22 points per game along with 11 assists will come big with strong interior players. There is no doubt that LeBron James and co. are on a mission to repeat their 2020 success this season and win another title.
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SHENZHEN, CHINA – OCTOBER 12: #23 Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers in action during a preseason game as part of 2019 NBA Global Games China at Shenzhen Universiade Center on October 12, 2019 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
With so many moves made, it is an all-or-nothing season for the purple and gold outfit. Can they live up to the expectations or will they crumble?
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Key matchups this season
October 22- vs Phoenix Suns: The opportunity to get their revenge will arise right at the initial part of the season. The Suns took the Lakers out in the playoffs last season. Having no Anthony Davis, the King’s efforts couldn’t get them through. However, they return at full strength and more this season and will look for vengeance against Phoenix.
November 17- vs Milwaukee Bucks: The Bucks are the defending champions of the NBA. Hence, with both teams looking to win the crown, their battle will answer many questions. With a new look on the Lakers, this will be their first test playing as a team to see how they can truly perform on the big stage. With eyes all glued on this matchup, it is anyone’s game.
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SHENZHEN, CHINA – OCTOBER 12: #3 Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers in action during a preseason game as part of 2019 NBA Global Games China at Shenzhen Universiade Center on October 12, 2019 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
December 3- vs Clippers: The LA rivalry is always an important matchup. With the Staples Center buzzing all the time, these two teams go to war every time they meet. However, this year the Clippers will play without star player, Kawhi Leonard. Hence, this gives the Lakers a big advantage.
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December 25- vs Brooklyn Nets: There couldn’t be a better Christmas day matchup for this season. Probably the most anticipated NBA finals since last season, this year it is all the more exciting. Moreover, with the spirit of Christmas going around in their first matchup, the energy will be unmatched. This will surely be one of the biggest matchups of the entire regular season.
Los Angeles Lakers complete NBA schedule
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| Home Game
October 3 | Brooklyn Nets 12:30 PM PT(1:00 AM IST) {PRESEASON} | Home Game
January 7 | Atlanta Hawks
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) |
| Away Game
October 6 | Phoenix Suns 7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) {PRESEASON} | Home Game
January 9 | Memphis Grizzlies
6:30 PM PT (7:00 AM IST) |
| Away Home
October 8 | Golden State Warriors 7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) {PRESEASON} | Away Game
January 12 | Sacramento Kings
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) |
| Home Game
October 10 | Phoenix Suns 7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) {PRESEASON} | Away Game
January 15 | Denver Nuggets
6:00 PM PT (6:30 AM IST) |
| Home Game
October 12 | Golden State Warriors 5:30 PM PT (6:00 AM IST) {PRESEASON} | Home Game
January 17 | Utah Jazz
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) |
| Away Game
October 14 | Sacramento Kings 7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) {PRESEASON} | Home Game
January 19 | Indiana Pacers
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) |
| Home Game
October 19 | Golden State Warriors
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) | Away Game
January 21 | Orlando Magic
4:00 PM PT (4:30 AM IST) |
| Home Game
October 22 | Phoenix Suns
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) | Away Game
January 23 | Miami Heat
3:00 PM PT (3:30 AM IST) |
| Home Game
October 24 | Memphis Grizzlies
6:30 PM PT (7:00 AM IST) | Away Game
January 25 | Brooklyn Nets
4:30 PM PT (4:00 AM IST) |
| Away Game
October 26 | San Antonio Spurs
5:30 PM PT (6:00 AM IST) | Away Game
January 27 | Philadelphia 76ers
4:30 PM PT (4:00 AM IST) |
| Away Game
October 27 | Oklahoma City Thunder
5:00 PM PT (5:30 AM IST) | Away Game
January 28 | Charlotte Hornets
4:00 PM PT (4:30 AM IST) |
| Home Game
October 29 | Cleveland Cavaliers
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) | Away Game
January 30 | Atlanta Hawks
10:00 AM PT(10:30 PM IST) |
| Home Game
October 31 | Houston Rockets
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) | Home Game
February 2 | Portland Trail Blazers
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) |
| Home Game
November 2 | Houston Rockets
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) | Away Game
February 3 | LA Clippers
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) |
| Home Game
November 4 | Oklahoma City Thunder
5:30 PM PT (6:00 AM IST) | Home Game
February 5 | New York Knicks
5:30 PM PT (6:00 AM IST) |
| Away Game
November 6 | Portland Trail Blazers
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) | Home Game
February 8 | Milwaukee Bucks
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) |
| Home Game
November 8 | Charlotte Hornets
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) | Away Game
February 9 | Portland Trail Blazers
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) |
| Home Game
November 10 | Miami Heat
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) | Away Game
February 12 | Golden State Warriors
5:30 PM PT (6:00 AM IST) |
| Home Game
November 12 | Minnesota Timberwolves
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) | Home Game
February 16 | Utah Jazz
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) |
| Home Game
November 14 | San Antonio Spurs
12:30 PM PT(1:00 AM IST) | Home Game
February 25 | LA Clippers
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) |
| Home Game
November 15 | Chicago Bulls
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) | Home Game
February 27 | New Orleans Pelicans
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) |
| Away Game
November 17 | Milwaukee Bucks
4:30 PM PT (5:00 AM IST) | Home Game
March 1 | Dallas Mavericks
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) |
| Away Game
November 19 | Boston Celtics
4:30 PM PT (5:00 AM IST) | Away Game
March 3 | LA Clippers
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) |
| Away Game
November 21 | Detroit Pistons
3:00 PM PT (3:30 AM IST) | Home Game
March 5 | Golden State Warriors
5:30 PM PT (6:00 AM IST) |
| Away Game
November 23 | New York Knicks
4:30 PM PT (5:00 AM IST) | Away Game
March 7 | San Antonio Spurs
5:30 PM PT (6:00 AM IST) |
| Away Game
November 24 | Indiana Pacer
4:00 PM PT (4:30 AM IST) | Away Game
March 9 | Houston Rockets
5:00 PM PT (5:30 AM IST) |
| Home Game
November 26 | Sacramento Kings
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) | Home Game
March 11 | Washington Wizards
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) |
| Home Game
November 28 | Detroit Pistons
6:30 PM PT (7:00 AM IST) | Away Game
March 13 | Phoenix Suns
5:00 PM PT (5:30 AM IST) |
| Away Game
November 30 | Sacramento Kings
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) | Home Game
March 14 | Toronto Raptors
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) |
| Home Game
December 3 | LA Clippers
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) | Away Game
March 16 | Minnesota Timberwolves
5:00 PM PT (5:30 AM IST) |
| Home Game
December 7 | Boston Celtics
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) | Away Game
March 18 | Toronto Raptors
4:30 PM PT (4:00 AM IST) |
| Away Game
December 9 | Memphis Grizzlies
5:00 PM PT (5:30 AM IST) | Away Game
March 19 | Washington Wizards
5:00 PM PT (5:30 AM IST) |
| Away Game
December 10 | Oklahoma City Thunder
5:00 PM PT (5:30 AM IST) | Away Game
March 21 | Cleveland Cavaliers
4:00 PM PT (4:30 AM IST) |
| Home Game
December 12 | Orlando Magic
6:30 PM PT (7:00 AM IST) | Home Game
March 23 | Philadelphia 76ers
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) |
| Away Game
December 15 | Dallas Mavericks
4:30 PM PT (4:00 AM IST) | Away Game
March 27 | New Orleans Pelicans
4:00 PM PT (4:30 AM IST) |
| Away Game
December 17 | Minnesota Timberwolves
5:00 PM PT (5:30 AM IST) | Away Game
March 29 | Dallas Mavericks
4:30 PM PT (4:00 AM IST) |
| Away Game
December 19 | Chicago Bulls
12:30 PM PT(1:00 AM IST) | Away Game
March 31 | Utah Jazz
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) |
| Home Game
December 21 | Phoenix Suns
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) | Home Game
April 1 | New Orleans Pelicans
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) |
| Home Game
December 23 | San Antonio Spurs
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) | Home Game
April 3 | Denver Nuggets
12:30 PM PT(1:00 AM IST) |
| Home Game
December 25 | Brooklyn Nets
5:00 PM PT (5:30 AM IST) | Away Game
April 5 | Phoenix Suns
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) |
| Away Game
December 28 | Houston Rockets
5:00 PM PT (5:30 AM IST) | Away Game
April 7 | Golden State Warriors
7:00 PM PT (7:30 AM IST) |
| Away Game
December 29 | Memphis Grizzlies
5:00 PM PT (5:30 AM IST) | Home Game
April 8 | Oklahoma City Thunder
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) |
| Home Game
December 31 | Portland Trail Blazers
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) | Away Game
April 10 | Denver Nuggets
TBD |
| Home Game
January 2 | Minnesota Timberwolves
6:30 PM PT (7:00 AM IST) | ||
| Home Game
January 4 | Sacramento Kings
7:30 PM PT (8:00 AM IST) |
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