Celtics vs Lakers Free live stream, TV, how to watch

On Saturday, the Celtics will play host to the Lakers in a nationally broadcast primetime matchup on ABC in an effort to end a three-game losing run. Boston will still be without Marcus Smart for the game, and starting big Robert Williams, who was added to the injury list late due to an ankle issue, may also be unavailable. After welcoming Anthony Davis back to the active roster on Wednesday night after a six-week layoff due to a foot ailment, the Lakers will be nearly at full strength. After a dramatic victory in Los Angeles back in December, the Celtics will be aiming to complete a season series sweep.

How to watch the Lakers vs. Celtics game

How do I see the news coverage? Will it air when? What TV channel is this? - The game on Saturday will be shown on TV by ABC and will begin at 8:30 p.m. EST.Sling, fuboTV, and WatchESPN all provide live streaming alternatives. Cable subscribers can access WatchESPN using their TV provider's login information. Without cable, sports fans may watch the game through a la carte streaming services like Sling.

Further reporting through Associated Press

Boston Celtics against. Los Angeles Lakers (23-26, 13th in the Western Conference) (35-14, first in the Eastern Conference)Boston, on Saturday at 8:30 EST

In the end, LeBron James and Jayson Tatum will clash when Boston plays Los Angeles. Tatum, who averages 31.1 points per game, is third in the NBA, while James, who scores 29.9 points per game, is seventh.In home contests, the Celtics are 18-6. With just 112.0 points allowed while restricting opponents to 46.8% shooting, Boston ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference in scoring defence.The Lakers' road record is 10-14. With 44.8 rebounds per game, Los Angeles is sixth in the NBA, led by James' 8.5 average.uboTV, both of which offer a free seven-day trial.This season, the teams have already met twice. On December 14, the Celtics triumphed 122-118 in overtime in the last meeting.

Top Performers

For the Celtics, Tatum averages 31.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. In Boston's last 10 games, Jaylen Brown has averaged 21.9 points and 5.4 rebounds.James averages 29.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, and seven assists a game for the Lakers while shooting 30.4% from beyond the arc and making 2.1 3-pointers per game. Over the previous 10 games for Los Angeles, Russell Westbrook has averaged 16.2 points, six rebounds, and 6.5 assists.The Celtics are 8-2 in their last ten games and have a 45.7% field goal percentage while averaging 113.4 points, 46.9 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 5.7 steals, and 5.9 blocks per contest. Their rivals have scored 108.4 points each game on average.