What to Know

Tune in to NBC Sports Boston before the game at 6 p.m. ET for Celtics Pregame Live and immediately after the game for Celtics Postgame Live .

The Celtics and Lakers write a new chapter in the NBA's best rivalry. This is the first of two regular season matchups between them.

Boston enters this matchup with three straight wins and an 8-2 record in its last 10 games.

The Lakers are 16-5 in second place in the Western Conference. They are 9-2 on the road.

BOSTON -- It doesn't matter how well the teams are playing or if any notable players are missing due to injury -- Celtics vs. Lakers is always a huge deal.

The NBA's most historic rivalry resumes Friday night at TD Garden, where the Celtics will host the Lakers.

The Lakers will be without guard Luka Doncic and ex-Ce

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