{"id":154744,"date":"2025-08-14T16:51:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T20:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=154744"},"modified":"2025-08-14T17:17:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T21:17:25","slug":"lakers-2025-26-schedule-7-key-matchups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/08\/14\/lakers-2025-26-schedule-7-key-matchups\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers 2025-26 Schedule: 7 Key Matchups for LA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NBA temporarily cured the summer lull by revealing the 2025-26 schedule Thursday. With another exciting season on the horizon, here are seven matchups to monitor in the <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/lakers\/schedule?SeasonType=002\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lakers\u2019 82-game slate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (all times Pacific).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Lakers 2025-26 Schedule: 7 Key Matchups for LA<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>A Tale as Old as Time<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Lakers-Celtics<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dec. 5:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4 p.m., Amazon Prime (Away)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feb. 22, 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3:30 p.m., NBC (Home)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the league\u2019s greatest rivalries will look a little different this time around. After splitting a season series with LA\u2019s most hated foes, the Boston Celtics lost <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/t\/tatumja01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jayson Tatum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a torn Achilles and <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/celtics\/news\/070725-celtics-complete-trades-with-portland-and-atlanta\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">broke up their championship core<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a casualty of the CBA\u2019s second apron. Even though the <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/could-boston-celtics-emerge-contender-211331855.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celtics could take a year off contention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, don\u2019t expect them to take games off against the Lakers. Both franchises are still vying for excellence, and that will no doubt include high-profile play against each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Thanks Again, Nico!<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Lakers-Mavericks<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nov. 28:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7 p.m., Amazon Prime Video (Home); <\/span><b>NBA Cup Group Play<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jan. 24, 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7:30 p.m., ABC (Home)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feb. 12, 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7 p.m., Amazon Prime Video (Home)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apr. 5, 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6:30 p.m., NBC (Away)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/doncilu01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luka Doncic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s extension and <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/f\/flaggco01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooper Flagg<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s arrival, all eyes will surround LA and Dallas when the Lakers and Mavericks square off. Doncic\u2019s fitness journey has become the talk of the town this summer, and it\u2019s an aspect he\u2019ll be eager to show given the <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/health\/luka-doncic-pre-weight-loss-comment-rcna221950\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">criticism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that followed him out the door in Dallas. A familiar face will also help him in that endeavor, as the Lakers recently hired <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheSteinLine\/status\/1955041641137414298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1955041641137414298%7Ctwgr%5Eedaf77e413def2dfc0b9bf5705a88e9aae827125%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnbaanalysis.net%2Ffans-react-as-la-lakers-hire-ex-mavericks-coach-who-nico-harrison-fired-after-helping-luka-doncic-to-nba-finals%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jeremy Holsopple<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/08\/12\/lakers-hire-jeremy-holsopple\/\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new strength and conditioning coach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lakers may have won both games post-trade deadline, but Flagg, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/i\/irvinky01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyrie Irving<\/a> and ex-Lakers <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/davisan02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthony Davis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/chrisma02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max Christie<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be out for revenge next season, as the Mavs hope to make their own noise in a crowded Western Conference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Rematch with the Champs<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Lakers-Thunder<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nov. 12:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6:30 p.m., ESPN (Away)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feb. 9, 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7 p.m., Peacock (Home)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apr. 2, 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4:30 p.m., Amazon Prime Video (Home)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apr. 7, 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7:30 p.m. (Home)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh off of their first title in franchise history, the OKC Thunder will be getting everyone\u2019s best shot, including from the purple and gold. The <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nba\/teams\/comparison\/_\/team1\/lal\/team2\/okc\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024-25 series<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between these two did not disappoint, with <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gilgesh01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/doncilu01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luka Doncic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guiding their teams to victory with 30-plus point performances. As both guards cement themselves as the latest faces of their franchises, it will certainly lead to some \u201cabsolute cinema\u201d out west.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Revamped \u201cBattle of LA\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Lakers-Clippers<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nov. 25:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8 p.m., NBC\/Peacock, <\/span><b>NBA Cup Group Play<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Home)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dec. 20:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7:30 p.m. (Away)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jan. 22, 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7 p.m., Amazon Prime Video (Away)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feb. 20, 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7 p.m., ESPN (Away)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the Lakers filled crucial spots in the rotation, the Clippers <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nba\/news\/clippers-continue-to-ace-offseason-as-chris-pauls-homecoming-rounds-out-roster\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reshaped their squad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/l\/leonaka01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kawhi Leonard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hardeja01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">James Harden<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, notably adding <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bealbr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bradley Beal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/collijo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Collins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lopezbr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brook Lopez<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and reuniting with <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/paulch01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris Paul<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These moves made up for the departure of <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/p\/powelno01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norman Powell<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014while putting them in <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/article\/the-2025-26-clippers-could-become-the-oldest-team-in-nba-history-133930525.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unwanted historic company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding last season\u2019s series, the Lakers won last year\u2019s \u201cBattle of LA\u201d 4-1, though the Clippers earned the fifth seed in the West before falling to the Nuggets in seven games. Both teams will aim to improve on the first-round flameouts next season, with their depth being a key factor to watch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>LeBron vs. Steph Nears its End<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Lakers-Warriors<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oct. 21:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7 p.m., NBC\/Peacock, <\/span><b>Opening Night<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Home)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feb. 7, 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5:30 p.m., ABC (Home)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feb. 28, 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5:30 p.m., ABC (Away)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apr. 9, 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7 p.m., Amazon Prime Video (Away)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLA vs. the Bay\u201d will soon close a thrilling chapter as <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jamesle01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LeBron James<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enters year 23 and <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/curryst01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steph Curry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approaches year 17. They\u2019ve come a long way from the Finals matchups that captivated the NBA world, but these games take on extra significance as James\u2019 days in the league are numbered beyond this season (Curry, meanwhile, is taking things <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/article\/warriors-stephen-curry-on-potential-retirement-im-just-taking-it-two-years-at-a-time-231237350.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201ctwo years at a time\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lakers escaped last season with a 2-1 series win over the Warriors, all three games coming with masterclasses in scoring. While LA\u2019s offseason moves are set, Golden State\u2019s roster is far from certain, as the <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kuminjo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jonathan Kuminga<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/07\/30\/explaining-warriors-jonathan-kuminga-rfa-stalemate\/\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">debacle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hovers over them like fog on the Golden Gate Bridge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>A New Chapter of LeBron vs. KD<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Lakers-Rockets<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Christmas Day:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5 p.m., ABC\/ESPN (Home)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mar. 16, 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6 p.m., Peacock (Away)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mar. 18, 2026,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6:30 p.m., ESPN (Away)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Lakers and Rockets games weren\u2019t thrilling before, they\u2019ve taken on a whole new dimension heading into this year. The <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/fadeawayworld.net\/nba\/houston-rockets\/6-moves-show-rockets-winners-2025-offseason\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rockets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> clearly weren\u2019t satisfied with finishing second in the West, so they went out and got <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/duranke01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kevin Durant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a plethora of other veterans to boost their chances at a title. They also guaranteed <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/smithja05.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jabari Smith Jr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u2019s future with a massive five-year extension, ensuring they\u2019ll stay in the contention conversation long after Durant retires. They even stole a former Laker in free agency, bringing in <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/f\/finnedo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dorian Finney-Smith<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on a four-year deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though both sides split last season\u2019s series, the road to victory won\u2019t be as easy against a Houston team that\u2019s raised its ceiling exponentially. As James and Durant enter the twilight of their careers, fans will definitely savor these matchups between two of the game\u2019s greatest scorers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>First-Round Redemption<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Lakers-Timberwolves<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oct. 24:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7 p.m., Amazon Prime Video<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oct. 29:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6:30 p.m., ESPN<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mar. 10, 2026:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8 p.m., NBC\/Peacock<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the Lakers will look to avenge their first-round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves exposed the Lakers in the five-game series, with a height advantage and late-game execution being the nails in LA\u2019s coffin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After adding some size in the frontcourt and defense in the backcourt, the Lakers should have enough to redeem themselves against a <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6536869\/2025\/08\/14\/timberwolves-roster-preview-mike-conley-anthony-edwards\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minnesota roster that\u2019s mostly intact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. James and Doncic have three chances to get the best of <\/span><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/e\/edwaran01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthony Edwards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who is staking his own claim as one of the league\u2019s next superstars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NBA temporarily cured the summer lull by revealing the 2025-26 schedule Thursday. With another exciting season on the horizon, here are seven matchups to monitor in the Lakers\u2019 82-game slate (all times Pacific). 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