The Lakers welcome the Boston Celtics in an East-West crossover game Thursday night in Los Angeles, reigniting one of the NBA’s oldest rivalries. With TV coverage on TNT and on-demand streaming, the game is set to begin at 10 p.m. ET.
Los Angeles Lakers (23-18) vs. Boston Celtics (31-13)
An overview of an NBA contest
When: 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) on Thursday, January 23
Where: Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena
TNT is the TV channel.
Live streams: Max ($9.99+/mo.)|Sling (cheap intro rate)|DirecTV Stream (free trial)
After defeating the Clippers (117–113) in overtime on Wednesday night, when both teams were without key players, the Celtics’ West Coast run resumes on Thursday night. Despite being outshot by the Clippers, Boston defeated Golden State by 40 points on Monday, made 19 three-pointers, and prevailed in the battle of the benches to secure a second crucial road victory.
At Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers aim to extend their winning streak against the Eastern Conference, which has seen them defeat East opponents four times in a row. With a 23-18 overall record, Los Angeles enters Thursday’s game in second place in the West Pacific Division, having won three of their last four games.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics: Live Streaming Choices
On TNT, the Celtics and Lakers will kick off at 10 p.m. ET. Live feeds are offered by SlingTV (cheap intro pricing) and DirecTV Stream (free trial). Additionally, the game will stream on Max.