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Los Angeles Lakers 2021-22 NBA Schedule: Key Fixtures Against Nets, Clippers, Bucks and More
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.
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.
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.
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
Home Game
October 3
Brooklyn Nets
12:30 PM PT(1:00 AM IST)
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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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