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Celtics vs Lakers final: the Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-89 on February 22, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 28 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 111 |
| Lakers | 28 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 89 |
Top Performers
Celtics
- 32 PTS Jaylen Brown
- 12 REB Neemias Queta
- 8 AST Derrick White
Lakers
- 25 PTS Luka Dončić
- 7 REB Austin Reaves
- 5 AST LeBron James
Celtics vs Lakers Box Score
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neemias Queta C | 25 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +5 |
| Sam Hauser GF | 28 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 2-6 | 1-1 | +5 |
| Derrick White G | 35 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5-13 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +18 |
| Baylor Scheierman G | 28 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +18 |
| Jaylen Brown GF | 36 | 32 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10-28 | 3-9 | 9-12 | +18 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Ron Harper Jr. F | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Payton Pritchard G | 37 | 30 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10-14 | 6-9 | 4-4 | +21 |
| Luka Garza C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Hugo Gonzalez G | 14 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Jordan Walsh F | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Nikola Vučević C | 20 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +15 |
| Amari Williams C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart G | 22 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-7 | 0-5 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Austin Reaves G | 32 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4-10 | 1-4 | 6-7 | -14 |
| Deandre Ayton C | 24 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Luka Dončić FG | 32 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9-22 | 4-7 | 3-6 | -21 |
| LeBron James F | 34 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9-21 | 1-5 | 1-1 | -14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jake LaRavia F | 24 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -18 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Rui Hachimura F | 21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Kobe Bufkin G | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Dalton Knecht G | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Maxi Kleber F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 11 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Luke Kennard G | 21 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 2-2 | -9 |
Celtics vs Lakers Recap
The Celtics beat the Lakers by outscoring them 32-22 in the second quarter after the teams were tied at 28 apiece. Boston improved to 37-19, while Los Angeles fell to 34-22.
A 10-point gap at halftime, Celtics 60-50, held and grew. Boston led 84-71 after three quarters and added a 27-18 fourth. The Celtics shot 40 of 83 from the field, while the Lakers made 34 of 87, and Boston won the rebounding count 50 to 39.
Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 32 points for the Celtics. Luka Dončić answered with 25 for the Lakers. Neemias Queta added 12 rebounds for Boston, and Derrick White had 8 assists. The Celtics made 14 of 36 three-pointers. The Lakers made 9 of 30.
The number to know: 29 assists. Boston's passing produced shots that Los Angeles, with 18 assists, could not match.
Team Stats
| Celtics | Stat | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| 40-83 | Field Goals | 34-87 |
| 48.2% | FG % | 39.1% |
| 14-36 | 3-Pointers | 9-30 |
| 38.9% | 3P % | 30.0% |
| 17-21 | Free Throws | 12-18 |
| 81.0% | FT % | 66.7% |
| 50 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 29 | Assists | 18 |
| 6 | Steals | 7 |
| 5 | Blocks | 5 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 19 | Fouls | 19 |
| 22 | Biggest Lead | 5 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Celtics | 56.6% | 13.2% | 22.5% | 0.205 |
 Lakers | 44.3% | 7.8% | 16.3% | 0.138 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Celtics vs Lakers Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, February 22, 20266:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Celtics NBC Sports Boston · Lakers Spectrum SportsNet
- Arena
- Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Celtics vs Lakers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Celtics last 5
- W @ Warriors 121-110 Feb 19, 2026
- W vs Bulls 124-105 Feb 11, 2026
- L vs Knicks 89-111 Feb 8, 2026
- W vs Heat 98-96 Feb 6, 2026
- W @ Rockets 114-93 Feb 4, 2026
Lakers last 5
- W vs Clippers 125-122 Feb 20, 2026
- W vs Mavericks 124-104 Feb 12, 2026
- L vs Spurs 108-136 Feb 10, 2026
- L vs Thunder 110-119 Feb 9, 2026
- W vs Warriors 105-99 Feb 7, 2026
Previous meetings
- Dec 5, 2025 Lakers @ Celtics 105-126
More NBA Games on Feb 22, 2026
- Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1113
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0121Top: Joe 22 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-4104
Atlanta Hawks2-2115Top: Johnson 26 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2117
Golden State Warriors1-3128Top: Jokić 35 PTS, 20 REB, 12 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1122
Milwaukee Bucks1-394Top: Quickley 32 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2134
Indiana Pacers2-2130Top: Siakam 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1129
Washington Wizards2-2112Top: Ball 37 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1135
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1108Top: Maxey 39 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-277Top: Clingan 23 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
New York Knicks1-3105
Chicago Bulls1-399Top: Towns 28 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2111
Los Angeles Clippers1-2109Top: Leonard 37 PTSBox score ›
That covers Celtics vs Lakers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Celtics host the Bulls Oct 30; Lakers visit the Clippers Oct 28.
Celtics vs Lakers FAQs
Who won Celtics vs Lakers on Feb 22, 2026?
The Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-89 on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 32 points.
What are the Celtics and Lakers records?
After this game the Celtics were 37-19 and the Lakers were 34-22 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Celtics vs Lakers?
Jaylen Brown scored 32 for the Celtics. Luka Dončić scored 25 for the Lakers.
Who leads the Celtics vs Lakers season series?
The Celtics lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Celtics vs Lakers game?
The Celtics beat the Lakers 126-105 on Dec 5, 2025 at home.
Where was Celtics vs Lakers played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.
What was the score by quarter in Celtics vs Lakers?
Celtics-Lakers: Q1 28-28, Q2 32-22, Q3 24-21, Q4 27-18.
What is next for the Celtics and Lakers?
Celtics host the Bulls on Friday, October 30 at 7:30 PM ET; Lakers visit the Clippers on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 PM ET.