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Celtics, Lakers Set for Thrilling Showdown in February

2/23/2026

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Celtics Face Lakers

The Boston Celtics will face the Los Angeles Lakers on February 22, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena.
The Celtics own a 36-19 record.
The Lakers hold a 34-21 record and have won two consecutive games.
Both teams are healthy with no players on the injury report, and the Celtics are slight favorites with a -1.5 spread.
Boston leads the all-time series 211-166.

Summary

Celtics Sweep Lakers

The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-89, sweeping their season series.
Jaylen Brown led with 32 points and Payton Pritchard added 30 off the bench.
Boston outscored the Lakers 32-22 in the second quarter and controlled the game.
The Celtics improved to eight wins in nine games and will face the Phoenix Suns next.

History

Historical Context

The 1984 NBA Finals marked a significant chapter in basketball history, as the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in a thrilling seven-game series. Led by Larry Bird, the Celtics secured their 15th championship, while Magic Johnson's Lakers faced a pivotal defeat. This rivalry, reignited in 1979, continues to influence the NBA, with the Celtics leading their all-time series at 211-166.

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Celtics Face Lakers

The Boston Celtics will face the Los Angeles Lakers on February 22, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena.
The Celtics own a 36-19 record.
The Lakers hold a 34-21 record and have won two consecutive games.
Both teams are healthy with no players on the injury report, and the Celtics are slight favorites with a -1.5 spread.
Boston leads the all-time series 211-166.

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