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How to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers
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It's always special when LeBron James comes back to Northeast Ohio to play the Cleveland Cavaliers .
You never know how many more times he'll be playing basketball near his hometown of Akron.
James will be back at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse tonight as his Lakers take on the surging, undefeated Cavs.
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For James, this one will be a little more special. His son, Bronny James , is still on the Lakers roster as his move to the G League looms .
Even more, it's a showdown of two teams off to fast starts for the 2024-25 seasons. The Cavs come into the game as one of the Eastern Conference's only unbeaten teams — the world champion Boston Celtics being the other. The Lakers come to Cleveland 3-1 this season after losing on Monday night 109-105 to the Phoenix Suns .
Here's how to watch the game tonight:
What channel is the Cavs game on? How to watch Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Lakers
While fans can no longer turn to Bally Sports, Cavs games will be televised on the rebranded FanDuel Sports Ohio this year. Fans can also tune in via an NBA League Pass subscription (blackout restrictions may apply).
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Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET Friday, Oct. 25.
What channel is FanDuel Sports Ohio on with DirecTV?
The rebranded FanDuel Sports Network is channel 660 for DirecTV customers in Ohio.
Are Cavs games on YouTube TV? Are they on Spectrum?
Oct 28, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) shoots the ball while being defended by New York Knicks center Ariel Hukporti (55) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
The games on FanDuel Sports Ohio will be available to Spectrum cable subscribers. The channel is not available on YouTube TV.
How can I listen to the Cavs home opener against the Lakers on the radio?
According to NBA.com , "All preseason, regular season and potential playoff games with play-by-play announcer Tim Alcorn and game analyst Jim Chones will be broadcast on Cavs flagship stations WTAM, Cleveland 1100 AM and 106.9 FM and across the 30-station Cavaliers AudioVerse."
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Who are the Cleveland Cavs TV announcers?
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John Michael - play-by-play
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Brad Daugherty - color analyst
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"Mr. Cavalier" Austin Carr - "Cavaliers LIVE " pre- and postgame show host.
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Serena Winters - sideline reporter
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Cayleigh Griffin - " Cavaliers LIVE pre- and postgame show host.
What happened to Campy Russell on Cavs broadcasts?
Cleveland Cavaliers greats (from left) Jim Chones, Austin Carr, and Campy Russell pose for a photo before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in Cleveland. The three starred together at Richfield Coliseum in the 1970s.
After spending 18 seasons with the network and providing analysis on the pre- and post-game shows, Campy Russell will take a step back from the broadcast booth this year to focus his full attention on his work with Cavs alumni.
LeBron James stats this season
In his 22nd season, James is averaging 20 points per game (a career low), 7 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game.
Bronny James stats this season
Bronny James has only played in one game this season, the Lakers' season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves .
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In that game he scored no points, but did grab a rebound.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: What channel, time is the Cavs vs Lakers game? LeBron James returns
