Fans were delighted to see NBA action return this week.
And NBA lovers around the world will be itching to see how LeBron James gets on in his Lakers debut.
The three-time NBA champion quit the Cleveland Cavaliers in the summer in favour of the bright lights of LA.
And Express Sport is on hand to reveal how you can watch the game tonight.
How to watch Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers on TV?
BT Sport held the rights to broadcast NBA in the UK over the past few years, but they decided against bidding for it again this summer.
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That left UK fans wondering how they were going to watch live coverage of the NBA, until Sky Sports announced this week they had taken over the rights on a four-year deal.
Tonight’s game will be available to watch on Sky Sports Arena.
Coverage begins at 3:30am on Thursday morning.
How to watch Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers online?
The Sky Sports app, available to download on iOS and Android devices, will also be providing live text coverage and updates.
If you’re not currently a Sky Sports customer but can’t stand to miss out on the action, you can add the channels to your box via a NOW TV subscription.
Day passes, which let you add Sky Sports channels for 24 hours, cost £7.99 a day, with a weekly pass priced at £12.99 and no locking into a contract.
NOW TV doesn’t even require a typical television to use, as it is also available on a NOW TV Box, Chromecast, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Roku, LG Smart TVs, PC or Mac, and selected mobile and tablet devices.
Trail Blazers vs Lakers odds
Trail Blazers – 8/13
Lakers – 5/4
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