The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are both playing on no days rest when they meet up in a classic matchup on Friday night at TD Garden. The Lakers took

The LA Lakers are currently tied for second place in the Western Conference, but they are certainly not without flaws.

The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 9-0 in clutch games during their 116-114 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.Their 100% win rate in clutch games leads the NBA, trumping the Oklahoma City Thunder (9-2),

The Lakers are 4-4 against teams that began December with winning records, making some wonder if they are as good as their overall record.

Find out where to watch Celtics vs. Lakers on Dec 5, including TV channels, streaming options, and all the game details you need.

Sunday's game between the Lakers and Suns was played in peaks and valleys, but L.A. ended it as the king of the hill.

The Lakers' defense has become a glaring weakness, the team ranking 27th in defensive rating over its last 10 games while giving up dangerous transition opportunities.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves has a mild left calf strain and will be reevaluated in approximately a week, the team announced Friday.

The San Antonio Spurs held off the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, Dec. 10 in a 132-119 victory in the final game of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. San Antonio had seven different players reach double figures in scoring, but guard Stephon Castle posted a 30-point double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Boston Celtics on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 (12/5/25) at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.