Is Anthony Davis playing tonight? TV channel, live stream, start time for the Lakers vs. Pelicans play-in game

With a commanding victory over the Pelicans on Sunday, the Lakers were able to avoid bottom of the play-in tournament, but that came at a price.

On a night in which he led the way with 30 points and 11 rebounds, Anthony Davis exited late in the fourth quarter It was probably cramps in the hips and back. The nine-time All-Star appeared to have suffered the injury after landing awkwardly following a push from Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr.

It's not entirely decisive for the Lakers, but a win on Tuesday would secure them the No. 7 seed and avoid an elimination game against the Warriors or Kings for the No. 8 seed. A healthy Davis having an All-NBA and All-Defense worthy season would certainly help the team in the rematch against the Pelicans.

Will Davis be available to play? Here's the latest on his status for Tuesday's play-in tournament game.

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Is Anthony Davis playing tonight?

The Lakers have not yet released an injury report for Tuesday's game, so Davis' status is unknown.

The good news for Los Angeles is head coach Darvin Ham said After Sunday's game, he said he was “extremely optimistic” that Davis would be available against the Pelicans. Davis also told reporters he would will definitely play Tuesday.

Davis played a career-best 76 games during the 2023-24 regular season, averaging 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.3 blocks.

The Lakers had a 45-31 record in games in which Davis appeared and 2-4 without him.

What channel is Lakers vs. Pelicans on?

• Date: Tuesday, April 16th
• TV channel: TNT
• Live streaming: Sling TV

The Lakers and Pelicans will battle for seventh place in the Western Conference on Tuesday, April 16th. The game will be broadcast on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.

Fans in the US can watch the NBA Play-In Tournament and Playoffs on Sling TV. Home to avid sports fans, Sling offers a range of sports channels so you can cheer on your favorite teams at any time with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.

When is Lakers vs. Pelicans tonight?

• Date: Tuesday, April 16th
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT

Tuesday's play-in game between the Lakers and Pelicans is scheduled to begin at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

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