Lakers vs Rockets LIVE stream: How to watch LeBron James’ home league debut online

The NBA returned with a bang this week.

James and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered defeat in the first match of the season.

The Lakers were beaten by the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland 128-119.

Despite James notching 26 points, the Lakers fell in the last quarter and Portland were able to seal the win.

Fans will be tuning in tonight to see if the Lakers can put things right against Houston, who will be helped by James Harden and Chris Paul.

Express Sport is on hand to reveal how you can watch the game tonight.

How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets on TV?

Sky Sports announced this week that they had secured a deal for the rights to show NBA matches in the UK.

The deal will see matches played on Sky for the next four years.

More than 170 games will be shown live, including behind-the-scenes content and extras.

Tonight’s game will be available to watch on Sky Sports Arena.

Coverage begins at 3:30am on Sunday morning.

How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets 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.

Lakers vs Rockets odds (SkyBet)

Lakers – 5/4

Rockets – 4/7

NBA fixtures

Pacers vs Nets

Wizards vs Raptors

Knicks vs Celtics

76ers vs Magic

Bulls vs Pistons

Heat vs Hornets

Mavericks vs Timberwolves

Nuggets vs Suns

Trail Blazers vs Spurs

Lakers vs Rockets

Cavaliers vs Hawks