What to Know
- Tune in to NBC Sports Boston immediately after the game for Celtics Postgame Live.
- The Celtics’ win streak is now four games — their longest of the season. They are 9-2 in their last 11 games and 14-9 overall.
- The Celtics shot 53 percent (24-for-45) from 3-point range.
- Boston has won seven of the last 11 meetings with the Lakers, including four of the last five played in Boston.
- The C’s next game is Sunday against the Raptors in Toronto.
BOSTON — The Celtics and Lakers have played many classic games in their historic rivalry. Friday’s matchup at TD Garden was not one of them.
The Celtics built a huge lead early and never looked back, cruising to a 126-105 victory to extend their win streak to a season-high four games.
The Lakers were without their two-best players — Luka Doncic and LeBron James — as well as Marcus Smart. The Celtics’ red-hot shooting was just too much for a shorthanded Lakers team to overcome.
Check out our Celtics-Lakers live blog below for a full recap of Boston’s emphatic win.