What to Know Tune in to NBC Sports Boston before the game at 6 p.m. ET for Celtics Pregame Live and immediately after the game for Celtics Postgame Live. The Celtics and Lakers write a new chapter in the NBA’s best rivalry.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick thought the team's fight was good in the blowout loss to the Boston Celtics.

Derrick White leads Boston to a 146-101 win over Washington by dropping 30 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists in 29 minutes. Jordan Walsh (22 points) and Payton Pritchard (20 points) did their thing in the Celtics’ third straight dub.

The LA Lakers listed two players on the injury report ahead of their blockbuster NBA Cup showdown against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.

Preview the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA matchup with Boston, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.