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The Boston Celtics are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers for the first of two meetings between the hated rivals on Friday, Dec. 5.

What to Know Tune in to NBC Sports Boston before the game at 6 p.m. ET for Celtics Pregame Live and immediately after the game for Celtics Postgame Live. The Celtics and Lakers write a new chapter in the NBA’s best rivalry.

Coby White (22 points, 6-14 FG, 9-12 FT) led Chicago in scoring on a night when Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic combined for just 17 points on 5-for-16 shooting. Chicago committed 18 turnovers in a 120-105 loss to the Pacers.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick thought the team's fight was good in the blowout loss to the Boston Celtics.

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The Lakers lost in a gruesome fashion tonight during a 105-126 loss, despite both sides being short-handed in what could have been an epic rivalry clash against the Celtics in Boston.