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How to watch Lakers vs. Wizards via live online stream

We go over how you can watch Wednesday’s ESPN game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards.

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avis Bertans #42 of the Washington Wizards shoots a 3-pointer during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 25, 2021, 2021 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.  Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images

ESPN will host Wednesday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards with tip off set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will take place at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. It will air on Spectrum SportsNet in the LA market.

If you aren’t around a TV to check out this primetime NBA matchup, you can stream the game via WatchESPN or the ESPN app. But keep in mind that you need a cable-login subscription. If you don’t have a cable login to access ESPN for a live stream, you can get a free trial from YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, or Sling TV to stream the game.

The Lakers enter the game in fifth place in the Western Conference, eight games out of first and three up on the play-in tournament. They’re coming off a 114-103 win over the Magic, which snapped a three-game losing streak.

The Wizards enter the game in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, one game up on the Bulls for the final spot in the play-in tournament. They’re coming off a 146-143 overtime loss to the Spurs, which snapped an eight-game winning streak.

LA is a one-point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook. The Lakers are -114 on the moneyline, while the Wizards at -106.