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8:30 PM ET
2026-10-12
TD Garden, Boston, MA
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Los Angeles Lakers

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Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA Referee: Scott Foster Expected Attendance: 19,156 (Sold out)

Match Preview & Analysis

The most iconic rivalry in basketball history returns as the defending champion Celtics host LeBron James and Anthony Davis at the TD Garden.

Key Tactical Matchup:

Jayson Tatum vs LeBron James in a duel of all-NBA forwards.

Recent Form & Head-to-Head

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Historical Record: Historical rivals tied at 17 NBA Championships each.

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