Prior to Saturday's contest, Celtics star Jayson Tatum said that he didn't view the Lakers as rivals because his team only faces the Lakers twice a season. But after he dropped 40 points on L.A ...

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics met in primetime on Saturday night for one of the most highly-anticipated matchups of the season for any team. The Lakers had won eight games in a row, 12 ...

Lakers-Celtics averaged 4.61 million viewers on NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC, making it the most-watched regular season game in seven years (excluding Christmas Day) ...

LeBron James left the game with an injury as the Los Angeles Lakers’ eight-game win streak came to an end following a loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday.

Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night.

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It marks Doncic's debut in the iconic Lakers-Celtics rivalry. Doncic has played in 11 regular-season games against Boston, averaging 29.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game.

Odds provided by ESPN BET Lakers vs. Celtics prediction. Thursday’s overtime win was an incredible show as the defensive intensity by the Lakers was on another level.

The Celtics' Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists, while LeBron James is averaging 24.9 points and 8 rebounds for the Lakers. The game starts at 8:40 p.m. Saturday ...

Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Lakers vs. Celtics on Saturday . The Lakers have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against Eastern Conference teams; The Under is 67-57 in the Lakers’ ...