Tonight's Thunder vs. Lakers live stream is about to begin, and LA has the Lakers favored by 6.5 to 5.5 points, courtesy of the oddsmakers

Looking at the momentum going into tonight, OKC has this to prove after losing to the Nuggets in OT earlier this week Have something to prove (and win); LA has had a bit of injury talk going around lately (Davis' sore right eye, LeBron's sore right groin, Kyle Kuzma's sprained right ankle), but those kinks seem to have been worked out.

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Thunder vs. Lakers live stream will be easy for cable subscribers and cable cutters alike. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN and Fox Sports Oklahoma at 6:30 PM ET/3:30 PM ET. However, ESPN is included in most cable packages, but FSOK is not.

Cord cutters looking for the best comprehensive streaming options will note that ESPN is available on Sling TV, one of the best streaming services; ESPN is included in both the $30/month Sling Orange package, but it and Sling Blue both have specific channels that hoops fans want. The $45/month Sling Blue + Orange package may be the best overall streaming situation; FuboTV costs a bit more per month but has both ESPN and FSOK (depending on location).

Basketball fans should also consider getting an NBA League Pass. Packages start at $20 per year, but access to all teams costs $29 per year - excluding local and national blackout games.

UK hoops fans can watch Thunder vs. Lakers on Sky Sports; those without Sky Sports can watch from £9.99 on Now TV,

or opt for the NBA League Pass.

The game starts at 11:30 pm BST.

Canada will watch Thunder vs. Lakers on TSN, which is available as a cable package or streamed online with a standalone purchase. The game will be televised on TSN1.

NBA League Pass is also available in Canada.