Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers (23-18) play Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics (31-13) on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena, at 10:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV, and MAX.
The Celtics head into this contest after a 117-113 victory over the Clippers in overtime on Wednesday. The Lakers are coming off of a 111-88 victory against the Wizards in their last game on Tuesday. In the Celtics’ win, Jaylen Brown led the way with a team-high 25 points (adding two rebounds and six assists). In the Lakers’ win, Davis led the team with 29 points (adding 16 rebounds and five assists).
When is Celtics vs. Lakers?
This matchup between the Celtics and Lakers will begin on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 10:00 PM ET.
Where to watch Celtics vs. Lakers
The Celtics and Lakers will take to the floor at Crypto.com Arena for this matchup on January 23, and if you would like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT, truTV, MAX.
Celtics vs. Lakers Game Preview
Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights
The Celtics have been favorites in 42 games this season and won 30 (71.4%) of those contests.
The 117.7 points per game the Celtics record are only 4.5 more points than the Lakers surrender (113.2).
The Celtics connect on 17.8 three-pointers per game (first in the league) while shooting 36.4% from beyond the arc (12th in the NBA). They are making 5.1 more threes per contest than their opponents, who drain 12.7 per game while shooting 34.8%.
In 2024-25, the Celtics’ offense has been slightly better at home, where they score 118 points per game, compared to on the road, where they record 117.2 per game. Defensively, they have been worse in home games, where they surrender 109.3 points per game, versus on the road, where they allow opponents to average 106.9 per game.
The Celtics have seen a decrease in scoring lately, racking up 111.1 points per game in their last 10 contests, 6.6 points fewer than the 117.7 they’ve scored this season.
Lakers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Lakers’ -82 scoring differential (being outscored by two points per game) is a result of putting up 111.2 points per game (18th in NBA) while allowing 113.2 per contest (17th in league).
The Lakers’ 111.2 points per game are only three more points than the 108.2 the Celtics surrender.
Beyond the arc, the Lakers are fourth-worst in the league in 3-pointers made per game (11.9). They are ranked 19th in 3-point percentage at 35.2%.
At home the Lakers put up 114.9 points per game, 7.5 more than on the road (107.4). On defense they allow 111.6 points per game at home, 3.4 less than away (115).
Over their last 10 games, the Lakers are putting up 108.9 points per game, 2.3 fewer points than their season average (111.2).
Celtics Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum | 41 | 27.4 | 9.2 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 3.7 |
Jaylen Brown | 37 | 23.2 | 5.9 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 2 |
Kristaps Porzingis | 19 | 18.7 | 7.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 2.3 |
Derrick White | 42 | 16.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 3.3 |
Payton Pritchard | 44 | 14.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 3.3 |
Lakers Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Davis | 38 | 25.7 | 11.9 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
LeBron James | 38 | 23.7 | 7.5 | 9 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.3 |
Austin Reaves | 36 | 18.3 | 4.1 | 6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
Rui Hachimura | 36 | 12.2 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
Dorian Finney-Smith | 28 | 9.5 | 4 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
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