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Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and NBA Finals

Are the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers headed for a 2025 NBA Finals collision?

By now, it is safe to say that there is a very real chance the league's oldest and fiercest rivalry could spring back to life if the two old enemies on the hardwood find themselves back on the league's biggest stage competing for the claim to most titles won in Association history.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

How to Watch Lakers vs Celtics: Live Stream NBA, TV Channel

Two of the best teams in the NBA face off on Saturday when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Boston Celtics in what could be the game of the season.

Lakers Nation · 15h

Luka Doncic Discusses Facing Celtics For First Time Since 2024 NBA Finals & As Member Of Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic returned to face the Boston Celtics for the first time since the 2024 NBA Finals on Saturday night.

Lakers, Boston Celtics and LeBron James

The New York Times · 1d

LeBron James injured as Celtics snap Lakers’ 8-game win streak

Though Luka Dončić’s fourth-quarter explosion showed he is capable of keeping the Lakers in big games, LeBron James’ fourth-quarter groin injury will loom large after this loss, which snapped Los Angeles’ eight-game win streak. With 6:44 left in the game, James called for a timeout and eventually headed to the locker room with a left groin strain.

Boston.com on MSN · 16h

‘We’re not where they are’: LeBron James, Lakers dismiss any long-term concerns following loss to Celtics

Saturday's Lakers-Celtics matchup was billed as a potential NBA Finals preview. If it was, Los Angeles has things it needs to work on.

Athlon Sports on MSN · 1d

Magic Johnson Sent Bold Message Ahead of Lakers, Celtics Game

With that being said, Lakers legend Magic Johnson is fired up for the game. He has a busy week of rivalry games with the Michigan State Spartans also facing off against the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday. Johnson took to X and shared a bold message ahead of tonight's showdown between Los Angeles and the Celtics.

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2025 NBA Finals prediction, odds: Buy the Lakers now with ceiling raised by blockbuster trade

Since acquiring Doncic, the Lakers are ninth in 3-point percentage (36.2 percent), and that’s despite their shiny new star, ...

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Lakers Former Playoff Rival Believes LA Could Reach NBA Finals This Year

Could the new-look Los Angeles Lakers truly have a shot at making the NBA Finals just months after swinging for the fences ...

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Are the Lakers legitimate NBA Finals contenders? They’re playing like it

The Lakers are 15-4 in their last 19 games despite multiple disruptions. And the LeBron James-Luka Dončić pairing is just ...

Lakers Nation16h

Lakers Video: Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Excited Both Teams In Rivalry Are Contenders

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum says the rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers makes the league better if both teams are good.

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Jrue Holiday Reveals Celtics Were Motivated to Beat Lakers After Getting 'Whooped' Earlier in Season

The Boston Celtics secured a thrilling 111-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers last night in a highly anticipated matchup that showcased two of the NBA's to ...

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Celtics' Jaylen Brown gives shoutout to fans after 'playoff-type' win over Lakers

BOSTON — The NBA Playoffs aren't until April, yet Saturday night's primetime showdown between the Boston Celtics and the Los ...

Sporting News21h

Lakers summer trade idea would swap Austin Reaves for controversial ex-Warriors star

“The Los Angeles Lakers are already terrifying the NBA as the No. 2 seed in the West, with LeBron James and Luka Doncic forming a duo that’s torching defenses nightly,” Fadeaway World’s Eddie Bitar ...

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Lakers get a painful reminder: Their dream of contention rests on the body of a 40-year-old legend

The Lakers had the look of a contender before they ran into the defending champion Celtics and LeBron James suffered a groin injury halfway through the fourth quarter.

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