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Lakers vs. Celtics live score, updates, highlights from 2025 NBA rivalry game

Few rivalries in sports are as special as the Lakers vs. Celtics. With over a dozen meetings in the NBA Finals, countless all-time greats taking part, and even a video game series, the rivalry has it all.

This season, yet another element has been added to the rivalry.

Saturday, Los Angeles’ newest superstar, Luka Doncic, will get his first taste of the Lakers-Celtics rivalry. Adding to the excitement is that Doncic’s last time facing the Celtics came in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals, when Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum were crowned champions for the first time in their careers.

STREAM: Watch Celtics-Lakers live with Sling

Fast forward eight months, and Doncic is teaming up with longtime Celtics heel LeBron James, who is days removed from being named Western Conference Player of the Month in February.

The storylines are endless, making this a fitting way to usher in a new chapter of the game’s greatest rivalry. Sporting News will track live score updates, results, and highlights from Saturday’s primetime game.

Lakers vs. Celtics live score

 

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Lakers vs. Celtics updates, results, highlights from 2025 NBA rivalry game

(All times Eastern.)

End of third quarter: Celtics 87, Lakers 67

10:27 p.m.: After a dominant third period, Boston takes a 20-point lead into the final frame.

The Lakers were held to just 11 points in the third and committed more turnovers than made field goals. Luka Doncic has a team-high 20 points while LeBron James has 16 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.

It’s unclear how much longer head coach JJ Redick will keep his stars in.

Jayson Tatum has been the best player on the floor tonight and is up to a game-high 32 points after sinking his fifth 3-pointer of the contest to close the third.

Tatum’s running mate Jaylen Brown’s got 22 points and Al Horford is having a vintage game with 14 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

12 minutes remain for Boston to continue to pull away or L.A. to try to make it interesting.

10:16 p.m.: The Celtics have worn down the Lakers, who are trying to hang around.

Boston is dominating on both ends of the floor and leads by 19 with 4:10 remaining in the third. Jayson Tatum has 27 points to lead the way and just picked up a big block on Luka Doncic. 

Doncic has 18 points and five rebounds but he’s 5-of-13 from the field and has committed four turnovers.

There’s a timeout on the floor to review who has possession of the ball.

Celtics 80, Celtics 61.

10:09 p.m.: And now it’s really unraveling for the Lakers.

The Celtics lead is up to 19 points after a transition triple from Jaylen Brown, who’s up to 22 points in the game. It’s a 13-0 run for Boston, which has proven to be a nightmarish matchup for L.A.

6:09 remains in the third quarter.

Celtics 75, Lakers 56

10:03 p.m.: It’s been all Celtics to start the second half.

Boston’s extended its lead to 12 points after a 10-2 run to open the third quarter. Timeout Los Angeles, which is in a dangerous spot here. 

Celtics 68, Lakers 56

Halftime: Celtics 58, Lakers 54

9:39 p.m.: It’s an electric ending to an electric first half between two talented teams.

Jayson Tatum brings his total to 22 points on the game with another 3-pointer followed by a driving dunk right before the buzzer. He’s also got four rebounds and four assists in the game.

Jaylen Brown is not too far behind with 16 points, four rebounds and two assists in the first half, all while playing stifling defense.

For the Lakers, LeBron James has 14 points (on 7-of-13 shooting), eight rebounds and seven assists. Luka Doncic has seemed quiet but is up to 11 points, three rebounds and two assists.

9:31 p.m.: This game continues to deliver on multiple levels.

Los Angeles is holding on to a two-point lead as the pace has slowed down in the second frame. Timeout on the floor to challenge an offensive foul charged to Jaylen Brown, who was whistled for a technical

After a successful challenge, Brown was credited with two points but the Lakers sank the technical free throw.

Lakers 50, Celtics 48

9:16 p.m.: The rivals are going back and forth into the second quarter, and LeBron James is well on his way to a triple-double.

James has eight points, seven rebounds and seven assists in 13 minutes of action. He’ll step to the free-throw line to try to complete an and-one after a timeout.

L.A. is back up by two points less than four minutes into the second frame.

Lakers 40, Celtics 38

End of first quarter: Lakers 33, Celtics 33

9:07 p.m.: It’s a first-quarter score that brings up memories of Larry Bird and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as both teams are tied at 33.

The stars have been shining bright for Boston, which is led by Jayson Tatum’s 13 points, including a deep 3-pointer near the end of the quarter.

Jaylen Brown is the other Celtic in double figures with 10 points on 4-of-9 shooting.

For the Lakers, Dorian Finney-Smith has eight points to lead the way. LeBron James has six points, five assists and three rebounds while Luka Doncic has four points, two assists and a rebound.

8:57 p.m.: To no surprise, the Celtics have responded.

Jaylen Brown channels some of his defense from the NBA Finals to rip Luka Doncic. In transition, Brown finds Al Horford for a breakaway dunk and JJ Redick signals for a timeout.

Tie game with 3:50 remaining in the first.

Lakers 23, Celtics 23

8:48 p.m.: Los Angeles couldn’t have scripted a better first five minutes.

The Lakers are out to an early eight-point lead while shooting a blistering 60.0 percent from the field. They’ve held the Celtics to 33.3 percent shooting from the field early on.

LeBron James has four points and a game-high three assists while Jaylen Brown has scored four of Boston’s six points. Timeout Celtics.

Lakers 14, Celtics 6

8:42 p.m.: It’s a sellout crowd at TD Garden and the energy can be felt through the television broadcast.

The Lakers get on the board first with a Dorian Finney-Smith 3-pointer, assisted by LeBron James. Game on.

Pregame

8:05 p.m.: Starting for the Lakers: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Dorian Finney-Smith, LeBron James and Jarred Vanderbilt.

8 p.m.: Starting for the Celtics: Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Al Horford.

7:15 p.m.: A big injury update for the Celtics: Jrue Holiday and Sam Hauser will both be available.

Kristaps Porzingis remains out with a non-COVID illness.

6:54 p.m.: Los Angeles’ frontcourt will be thin Saturday night.

Rui Hachimura is already out with a left knee injury. Now, center Jaxson Hayes has officially been ruled out with a right knee contusion.

6:50 p.m.: The first injury update of the night is no update.

Less than two hours before tip-off, head coach Joe Mazzulla has nothing to offer on the status of Jrue Holiday, Sam Hauser or Kristaps Porzingis.

Lakers vs. Celtics start time

  • Date: Saturday, March 8
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT

Lakers vs. Celtics is set to tip off shortly after 8:30 p.m. ET from TD Garden on Saturday, March 8.

What channel is Lakers vs. Celtics on?

  • TV channel: ABC
  • Streaming: Sling

Lakers vs. Celtics will be broadcast on ABC. Streaming options include Sling.

Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1, and more.

Lakers schedule 2024-25

Here are the upcoming games on Los Angeles’ schedule:

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
March 8 at Celtics 8:30 p.m. ABC
March 10 at Nets 7:30 p.m. —
March 13 at Bucks 7:30 p.m. TNT
March 14 at Nuggets 9:30 p.m. NBA TV
March 16 vs. Suns 3:30 p.m. ABC

Celtics schedule 2024-25

Here are the upcoming games on Boston’s schedule:

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
March 8 vs. Lakers 8:30 p.m. ABC
March 10 vs. Jazz 7:30 p.m. —
March 12 vs. Thunder 7:30 p.m. ESPN
March 14 at Heat 7 p.m. NBA TV
March 15 at Nets 6 p.m. —

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