Lakers vs Celtics
Sun, Feb 22
Final
Lakers
Lakers
(34 - 21)
89
-
111
Celtics
Celtics
(36 - 19)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 28 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 89 |
| Celtics | 28 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 111 |
Venue: Crypto.com Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Luka DonÄiÄ
LAL | #77 | F/G
25
5
3
Jaylen Brown
BOS | #7 | G/F
32
8
7
Smart Game Analysis
Boston Celtics has a 52% chance of winning the game
Despite missing Jayson Tatum, the Celtics remain slight favorites due to their elite defensive rating and dominant recent form against a star-studded Lakers roster.
Key Analysis
- • Boston star Jayson Tatum is confirmed out with an Achilles injury for this matchup.
- • Luka Doncic and LeBron James lead a Lakers offense that shoots a league-best 50% from the field.
- • The Celtics boast the NBA's second-ranked defense allowing only 108.4 points per game.
- • Boston enters the contest with significant momentum having won seven of their last eight games.
- • The Celtics have controlled the head-to-head series recently with a 7-3 record in the last 10 meetings.
- • Los Angeles must capitalize on their home court where they have won four of their last six games to overcome the spread.
