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BOS
Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics 10-2 vs
LAL
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers 11-2

Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers

In 2026-27, the Boston Celtics are 10-2 and the Los Angeles Lakers are 11-2. They meet on Thursday, January 7 at 10:00 PM ET, hosted by the Lakers.

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Celtics probable starters

Lakers probable starters

Record

10-2 Season 11-2
9-1 Last 10 8-2

Head-to-head 2026-27

They haven't played each other yet this season.

Depth chart starters

Derrick White Derrick White
Point Guard
Luka Dončić Luka Dončić Questionable · Returns: 2026-11-15
Paul George Paul George Questionable · Returns: 2026-11-15
Shooting Guard
Austin Reaves Austin Reaves Questionable · Returns: 2026-11-15
Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum
Small Forward
Ziaire Williams Ziaire Williams
Jordan Walsh Jordan Walsh
Power Forward
Matisse Thybulle Matisse Thybulle
Mitchell Robinson Mitchell Robinson
Center
Walker Kessler Walker Kessler

Team leaders (2026-27)

Jayson Tatum 26.3 Points per game Luka Dončić 38.6
Neemias Queta 6.7 Rebounds per game Walker Kessler 10.8
Jayson Tatum 7.5 Assists per game Luka Dončić 7.6

Celtics

Most-used lineup (2026-27)

P. George · J. Tatum · D. White · M. Robinson · J. Walsh

47 min · net rating +21.6

Out and questionable

Lakers

Most-used lineup (2026-27)

L. Dončić · M. Thybulle · A. Reaves · W. Kessler · J. LaRavia

65 min · net rating +30.7

Out and questionable