The NBA's best rivalry will be re-ignited on Saturday when the surging L.A. Lakers visit the Boston Celtics.
L.A. is one of the hottest teams in the NBA as they pushed their win streak to eight games with a 113-109 overtime victory against the Knicks on Thursday. The Celtics are coming off a 123-105 rout of Philadelphia as they look to gear up for another long playoff run.
Boston opened as a slim 3.5-point favourite to win on the NBA odds.
Lakers vs. Celtics NBA Betting Odds
The Lakers took the first meeting of the year, 117-96, on Jan. 23. Of course, that was before the Luka Doncic trade and L.A. has only looked better since adding the Slovenian superstar.
The way the standings sit now, this could be a potential NBA Finals matchup as both teams are second in their respective conferences. The Celtics broke a tie with L.A. when they won their 18th NBA championship last year, so history would be on the line if the teams met in the Finals.
Speaking of the NBA Finals, Boston is currently a +225 co-favourite, along with OKC, to win again in 2025. The Lakers have jumped up to +1200 on the NBA futures board, trailing only the Celtics, Thunder and Cavaliers (+600).
Los Angeles Lakers
Luka Doncic and LeBron James look absolutely lethal at the moment. Luka dropped 32 points and 12 assists against the Knicks, while LeBron finished with 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Lakers improved to 9-2 since Luka’s debut on Feb. 10. Both players have hit 30 points in three of their last four games. Over L.A.’s eight-game win streak, Luka is averaging nearly a triple-double (27.7 points, 9.3 assists, 8.3 rebounds) and LeBron is scoring close to 30 points a night.
Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum had a monster performance against the 76ers, dropping 35 points and seven rebounds as Boston won for the ninth time in their last 11 games. It was Tatum’s 24th game this season with at least 30 points despite him sitting out the entire fourth quarter. The Celtics were playing without Jaylen Brown (knee), Jrue Holiday (finger), Al Horford (toe), Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Sam Hauser (ankle). With a list that long, it’s worth keeping an eye on the injury report for Saturday.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Celtics?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 8 Mar 2:06am | - | - | O +225.5 -110 |
| Closing 9 Mar 3:46am | - | - | O +5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
28.18 |
| Assists |
8.21 |
| Rebounds |
11.88 |
| FG% |
72.2 |
| Steals |
1.61 |
| Blocks |
2.14 |
| Points |
26.83 |
| Assists |
5.99 |
| Rebounds |
8.65 |
| FG% |
66.8 |
| Steals |
1.16 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
| Points |
34 |
| Assists |
5 |
| Rebounds |
10 |
| FG% |
50 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
2 |
| Points |
30 |
| Assists |
5 |
| Rebounds |
14 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
4 |
| Blocks |
2 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Celtics Team Leaders
| Points |
28.18 |
| Assists |
8.21 |
| Rebounds |
11.88 |
| FG% |
72.2 |
| Steals |
1.61 |
| Blocks |
2.14 |
| Points |
26.83 |
| Assists |
5.99 |
| Rebounds |
8.65 |
| FG% |
66.8 |
| Steals |
1.16 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
| Points |
34 |
| Assists |
5 |
| Rebounds |
10 |
| FG% |
50 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
2 |
| Points |
30 |
| Assists |
5 |
| Rebounds |
14 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
4 |
| Blocks |
2 |
Injuries
Rui Hachimura (PF)
Jaxson Hayes (C)
Austin Reaves (PG)
Jarred Vanderbilt (SF)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Jordan Goodwin (PG)
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)
Luka Doncic (SF)
Mark Williams (C)
Jaxson Hayes (C)
Jrue Holiday (PG)
Al Horford (C)
Derrick White (PG)
Jrue Holiday (PG)
Al Horford (C)
Kristaps Porzingis (PF)
Derrick White (PG)
Kristaps Porzingis (PF)
Jrue Holiday (PG)
Al Horford (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura (PF) | Ques Sat | Knee - 13 / 04 / 25 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Hachimura is nursing with left patellar tendinopathy, and it is up in the air if he will take the court for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday. |
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| Jaxson Hayes (C) | Ques Sat | Hand - 13 / 04 / 25 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Hayes is dealing with a right-hand contusion, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday. |
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| Austin Reaves (PG) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Reaves is fighting off with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday. |
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| Jarred Vanderbilt (SF) | Ques Sat | Foot - 13 / 04 / 25 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Vanderbilt is hampered with a left foot injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Ques Sat | Knee - 13 / 04 / 25 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Vincent is batting with a left knee effusion, and it is uncertain if he will dress for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday. |
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| Jordan Goodwin (PG) | Prob Sun | Foot - 13 / 04 / 25 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Goodwin is nursing with due to right plantar fasciitis, but he is likely to play Sunday's game against Trail Blazers. |
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| Dorian Finney-Smith (SF) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Finney-Smith is bothered by a left ankle effusion, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday. |
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| Luka Doncic (SF) | Ques Sat | Quadricep - 13 / 04 / 25 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Doncic is dealing with left quadriceps soreness, and it is unclear if he will participate for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday. |
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| Mark Williams (C) | Out Sun | Foot - 12 / 04 / 25 | 2-2 | 1-3 | + - |
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Williams is nursing a left foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Celtics on Sunday. |
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| Jaxson Hayes (C) | Ques Wed | Hand - 09 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Hayes has injured his hand, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Lakers on Wednesday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday (PG) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 12 / 04 / 25 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Holiday is managing a right shoulder impingement, and it is unclear if he will be ready for the Playoff first round against the Magic on Sunday. |
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| Al Horford (C) | Ques Sun | Knee - 12 / 04 / 25 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Horford is managing a right knee sprain, and it is undetermined if he will be ready for the Playoff first round against the Magic on Sunday. |
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| Derrick White (PG) | Ques Sun | Neck - 12 / 04 / 25 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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White is nursing a right neck sprain, and it is unknown if he will be ready for the Playoff first round against the Magic on Sunday. |
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| Jrue Holiday (PG) | Ques Fri | Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Holiday is managing a right shoulder injury and it is unclear if he will be available for Friday's game against the Hornets. |
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| Al Horford (C) | Ques Fri | Knee - 09 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Horford is battling with a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Hornets on Friday. |
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| Kristaps Porzingis (PF) | Ques Fri | Illness - 09 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Porzingis is ailing from illness, and it is uncertain if he will suit up against the Hornets on Friday. |
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| Derrick White (PG) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 09 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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White is battling with ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will return back to action for Friday's game against the Hornets. |
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| Kristaps Porzingis (PF) | Ques Tues | Face - 05 / 04 / 25 | 4-3 | 2-5 | + - |
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Porzingis exited the game due to a facial injury, and it is unknown if he will play Tuesday's game against the Knicks. |
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| Jrue Holiday (PG) | Ques Fri | Shoulder - 01 / 04 / 25 | 5-4 | 3-6 | + - |
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Holiday is hampered by a right shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will take the court against the Suns on Friday. |
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| Al Horford (C) | Ques Fri | Toe - 01 / 04 / 25 | 5-4 | 3-6 | + - |
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Horford is bothered by a left big toe sprain, and status for Friday's game versus the Suns is unknown. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 8 Mar 2:06am - - O +225.5 -110 Closing 9 Mar 3:46am - - O +5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 28.18
Assists 8.21
Rebounds 11.88
FG% 72.2
Steals 1.61
Blocks 2.14
Points 26.83
Assists 5.99
Rebounds 8.65
FG% 66.8
Steals 1.16
Blocks 1.5
Points 34
Assists 5
Rebounds 10
FG% 50
Steals 1.5
Blocks 2
Points 30
Assists 5
Rebounds 14
FG% 100
Steals 4
Blocks 2
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Celtics Team Leaders
Points 28.18
Assists 8.21
Rebounds 11.88
FG% 72.2
Steals 1.61
Blocks 2.14
Points 26.83
Assists 5.99
Rebounds 8.65
FG% 66.8
Steals 1.16
Blocks 1.5
Points 34
Assists 5
Rebounds 10
FG% 50
Steals 1.5
Blocks 2
Points 30
Assists 5
Rebounds 14
FG% 100
Steals 4
Blocks 2
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Injuries
Rui Hachimura (PF)
Ques Sat Knee - 13 / 04 / 25Jaxson Hayes (C)
Ques Sat Hand - 13 / 04 / 25Austin Reaves (PG)
Ques Sat Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25Jarred Vanderbilt (SF)
Ques Sat Foot - 13 / 04 / 25Gabe Vincent (SG)
Ques Sat Knee - 13 / 04 / 25Jordan Goodwin (PG)
Prob Sun Foot - 13 / 04 / 25Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)
Ques Sat Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25Luka Doncic (SF)
Ques Sat Quadricep - 13 / 04 / 25Mark Williams (C)
Out Sun Foot - 12 / 04 / 25Jaxson Hayes (C)
Ques Wed Hand - 09 / 04 / 25Jrue Holiday (PG)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 12 / 04 / 25Al Horford (C)
Ques Sun Knee - 12 / 04 / 25Derrick White (PG)
Ques Sun Neck - 12 / 04 / 25Jrue Holiday (PG)
Ques Fri Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 25Al Horford (C)
Ques Fri Knee - 09 / 04 / 25Kristaps Porzingis (PF)
Ques Fri Illness - 09 / 04 / 25Derrick White (PG)
Ques Fri Ankle - 09 / 04 / 25Kristaps Porzingis (PF)
Ques Tues Face - 05 / 04 / 25Jrue Holiday (PG)
Ques Fri Shoulder - 01 / 04 / 25Al Horford (C)
Ques Fri Toe - 01 / 04 / 25Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Rui Hachimura (PF) Ques Sat Knee - 13 / 04 / 25 1-2 1-2 + - Hachimura is nursing with left patellar tendinopathy, and it is up in the air if he will take the court for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Jaxson Hayes (C) Ques Sat Hand - 13 / 04 / 25 1-2 1-2 + - Hayes is dealing with a right-hand contusion, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Austin Reaves (PG) Ques Sat Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25 1-2 1-2 + - Reaves is fighting off with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Jarred Vanderbilt (SF) Ques Sat Foot - 13 / 04 / 25 1-2 1-2 + - Vanderbilt is hampered with a left foot injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Ques Sat Knee - 13 / 04 / 25 1-2 1-2 + - Vincent is batting with a left knee effusion, and it is uncertain if he will dress for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Jordan Goodwin (PG) Prob Sun Foot - 13 / 04 / 25 1-2 1-2 + - Goodwin is nursing with due to right plantar fasciitis, but he is likely to play Sunday's game against Trail Blazers.
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF) Ques Sat Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25 1-2 1-2 + - Finney-Smith is bothered by a left ankle effusion, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Luka Doncic (SF) Ques Sat Quadricep - 13 / 04 / 25 1-2 1-2 + - Doncic is dealing with left quadriceps soreness, and it is unclear if he will participate for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Mark Williams (C) Out Sun Foot - 12 / 04 / 25 2-2 1-3 + - Williams is nursing a left foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Celtics on Sunday.
Jaxson Hayes (C) Ques Wed Hand - 09 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - Hayes has injured his hand, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Lakers on Wednesday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jrue Holiday (PG) Ques Sun Shoulder - 12 / 04 / 25 2-1 1-2 + - Holiday is managing a right shoulder impingement, and it is unclear if he will be ready for the Playoff first round against the Magic on Sunday.
Al Horford (C) Ques Sun Knee - 12 / 04 / 25 2-1 1-2 + - Horford is managing a right knee sprain, and it is undetermined if he will be ready for the Playoff first round against the Magic on Sunday.
Derrick White (PG) Ques Sun Neck - 12 / 04 / 25 2-1 1-2 + - White is nursing a right neck sprain, and it is unknown if he will be ready for the Playoff first round against the Magic on Sunday.
Jrue Holiday (PG) Ques Fri Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - Holiday is managing a right shoulder injury and it is unclear if he will be available for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Al Horford (C) Ques Fri Knee - 09 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - Horford is battling with a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Hornets on Friday.
Kristaps Porzingis (PF) Ques Fri Illness - 09 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - Porzingis is ailing from illness, and it is uncertain if he will suit up against the Hornets on Friday.
Derrick White (PG) Ques Fri Ankle - 09 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - White is battling with ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will return back to action for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Kristaps Porzingis (PF) Ques Tues Face - 05 / 04 / 25 4-3 2-5 + - Porzingis exited the game due to a facial injury, and it is unknown if he will play Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Jrue Holiday (PG) Ques Fri Shoulder - 01 / 04 / 25 5-4 3-6 + - Holiday is hampered by a right shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will take the court against the Suns on Friday.
Al Horford (C) Ques Fri Toe - 01 / 04 / 25 5-4 3-6 + - Horford is bothered by a left big toe sprain, and status for Friday's game versus the Suns is unknown.