New York 32-16 Lakers fans better hope the squad plays one heck of a game on Saturday as the odds are decidedly against them. Their road trip will continue as they head out to face the New York Knicks at 8:30 p.

A pair of new reports has offered up some fresh names in the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers pursuits for upgrades at the center spot. Heading into Tuesday, the Knicks and Lakers both have records that are among the 10 best in the NBA.

The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ABC. Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial and $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available.

The Los Angeles Lakers head to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers are 27-19, which puts the team in fifth place in the Western Conference. The Knicks are 32-16, which puts the team in third place in the Eastern Conference.

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