The two winningest franchises in the NBA will play for the first time this season on Thursday.
Celtics vs. Lakers is one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports, but the games have become more tame in recent years. Bill Russell vs. Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant vs. Paul Pierce were all legendary matchups.
The gap is substantial now, at least in a championship perspective. The Celtics are one of the top teams in the NBA coming off an NBA title. Meanwhile, the Lakers are hovering between the playoffs and play-in.
Nonetheless, big names remain in play for this matchup, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis headline the Lakers. The Celtics feature Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Boston is the better team this year, but it's still a notable contest.
This will be the 301st game between the two franchises with the Celtics winning 166 games. The Lakers have 134 wins.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Lakers vs. Celtics.
What channel is Lakers vs. Celtics on today?
- TV channel: TNT, truTV
- Live stream: Sling, Max
Fans can watch Lakers vs. Celtics live on TNT and truTV in the United States. For those looking to live stream the game, Sling has you covered.
Max will also feature a live stream on its platform.
Lakers vs. Celtics start time
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 23
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
Lakers vs. Celtics tips off on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 10 p.m. ET from crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Lakers vs. Celtics radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 80, 86
Fans can listen to Lakers vs. Celtics live on SiriusXM channels 80 (Celtics broadcast) and 86 (Lakers broadcast).
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Lakers 2025 schedule
Here are the Lakers' next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Jan. 23 | vs. Celtics | 10 p.m. |
| Jan. 25 | at Warriors | 8:30 p.m. |
| Jan. 27 | at Hornets | 7 p.m. |
| Jan. 28 | at 76ers | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jan. 30 | at Wizards | 7 p.m. |
Celtics 2025 schedule
Here are the Celtics' next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Jan. 23 | at Lakers | 10 p.m. |
| Jan. 25 | at Mavericks | 5:30 p.m. |
| Jan. 27 | vs. Rockets | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jan. 29 | vs. Bulls | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jan. 31 | at Pelicans | 8 p.m. |
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