The Los Angeles Lakers (23-12) will take on the Milwaukee Bucks (16-21) at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, at Crypto.com Arena. Luka Doncic of the Lakers and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks are two of the players to watch in this game.
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Lakers vs. Bucks: Jan. 9 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SportsNet LA, FDSWI, and NBA TV
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Lakers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 49.8% | 2 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.6% | 27 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 41.3 | 26 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 40.6 | 3 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.9 | 21 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.6 | 9 |
Bucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.6% | 4 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.7% | 13 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 40.4 | 29 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.4 | 16 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 15 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 21 |
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Lakers vs. Bucks Top Players
Lakers
- Doncic's statline this season includes 33.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game for the Lakers.
- Deandre Ayton is responsible for 14.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game.
- Doncic hits 3.3 threes per game to lead active Lakers.
- Los Angeles' blocks tend to come from Ayton, who records 1.0 per game. Jake Laravia is a primary source of steals for Los Angeles, averaging 1.3 steals a game.
Bucks
- Antetokounmpo puts up 29.5 points per game. He also adds 10.0 rebounds per outing and 5.5 assists per contest.
- Bobby Portis has per-game averages of 13.0 points, 1.3 assists and 6.5 rebounds this season.
- AJ Green averages 2.9 made threes per game.
- The Bucks' defensive efforts get a boost from Ryan Rollins' 1.6 steals and Myles Turner's 1.6 blocks per game.
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Lakers vs. Bucks Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Adou Thiero: Out (Knee),
Rui Hachimura: Out (Calf),
Austin Reaves: Out (Calf)
Bucks
Bucks:
Taurean Prince: Out (Neck)
Lakers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Pistons | L 128-106 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Grizzlies | W 128-121 | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Grizzlies | W 120-114 | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Pelicans | W 111-103 | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Spurs | L 107-91 | Away |
| 1/9/2026 | Bucks | - | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Hawks | - | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Hornets | - | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Trail Blazers | - | Away |
| 1/18/2026 | Raptors | - | Home |
Bucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | Hornets | W 123-113 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Wizards | L 114-113 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Hornets | W 122-121 | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Kings | W 115-98 | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Warriors | L 120-113 | Away |
| 1/9/2026 | Lakers | - | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Spurs | - | Away |
| 1/19/2026 | Hawks | - | Away |
| 1/21/2026 | Thunder | - | Home |
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