Boston Celtics @ Los Angeles Lakers: Jan 7, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Boston CelticsCeltics
3-1 · Away
10:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, January 7, 2027
Los Angeles LakersLakers
3-1 · Home

Celtics vs Lakers tips off at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. Watch it on Prime Video.

How to Watch Celtics vs Lakers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Thursday, January 7, 202710:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Watch on
Prime Video Streaming only
Stream
Prime VideoExclusive to Prime Video in the US
Arena
Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Derrick WhiteCelticsGDay-To-DayHipOct 27, 2026
Devin CarterCelticsGOutIllnessOct 18, 2026
Adou ThieroLakersFDay-To-DayKneeOct 20, 2026
Cameron CarrLakersGDay-To-DayObliqueOct 27, 2026

Status as of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Celtics

Lakers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Celtics vs Lakers Preview

The Celtics are 3-1 this season, while the Lakers are 3-1 this season.

The Celtics won last season's series 2-0. The Lakers rank 7th in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jayson Tatum (28.0 points per game) and Luka Dončić (36.0 points per game).

Celtics vs Lakers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesCeltics 2-0

Previous meetings

Celtics vs Lakers Season Stats 2026-27

Celtics 4 GPLakers 4 GP
119.8#8
Points per game
128.3#2
111.8#13
Opponent points
120.3#20
46.5%#11
Field goal %
55.0%#1
38.6%#5
Three-point %
41.3%#1
76.0%#15
Free throw %
80.8%#8
44.3#16
Rebounds
35.3#30
27.5#8
Assists
25.8#16
9.0#15
Steals
9.8#9
3.8#26
Blocks
6.0#7
15.5#14
Turnovers
16.0#18

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Celtics3-1–
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Trail Blazers3-00.5
5Timberwolves3-11.0
6Lakers3-11.0
7Spurs2-22.0
8Mavericks2-22.0

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Celtics vs Lakers FAQs

What time does Celtics vs Lakers start?

The Boston Celtics play the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tip-off is 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).

What channel is Celtics vs Lakers on?

Celtics vs Lakers airs nationally on Prime Video. Stream it on Prime Video.

What are the Celtics and Lakers records?

Going into this game the Celtics were 3-1 and the Lakers were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for Celtics vs Lakers?

As of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27: Derrick White (Celtics, day-to-day, hip); Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness); Adou Thiero (Lakers, day-to-day, knee); Cameron Carr (Lakers, day-to-day, oblique).

How did Celtics vs Lakers go last season?

The Celtics won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Celtics vs Lakers game?

The Celtics beat the Lakers 111-89 on Feb 22, 2026 on the road.

Where is Celtics vs Lakers being played?

At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Is Celtics vs Lakers on cable TV?

No. This game streams only on Prime Video in the US; it is not on cable or antenna and not on NBA League Pass.