The Los Angeles Lakers (16-5) take on the Boston Celtics (13-9) Friday at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers, second in the Western Conference at 16-5, face the Boston Celtics, fifth in the East at 14-9. Austin Reaves led the Lakers to

Los Angeles appeared exhausted and unable to put up much of a fight. Head coach JJ Redick cleared his bench with 6:38 still left in the game. So, let’s dive into the loss. As always, grades are based on expectations for each player. A “B” grade represents the average performance for that player.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are both playing on no days rest when they meet up in a classic matchup on Friday night at TD Garden. The Lakers took

A classic NBA rivalry is renewed when the Boston Celtics host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Dec. 5 at TD Garden.

Jaylen Brown had 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists and the Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

Celtics rivalry faces a unique twist on December 5, 2025, as both teams grapple with significant player absences. With stars like Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum out, the game hinges on depth and role players like Austin Reaves and Derrick White.

The Lakers (16-6) are on the last leg of their current three-game East Coast road trip as they’re in Philadelphia, where they will take on the Sixers (13-9) on Sunday. Los Angeles looks to bounce back after a tough loss against the Boston Celtics.