This clash is one of the most storied rivalries in the history of the NBA.
The Celtics, despite losing Gordon Hayward to a season-long injury, have won nine games on the trot.
Although the Celtics will be without key man Al Horford, they still have Kyrie Irving in their ranks.
The Lakers in the meantime, will be without Larry Nance Jr. who continues to recover from a broken hand that will keep him out for up to six weeks.
Irving will be the one Lakers will have to keep an eye on, as he has averaged over two defensive rebounds per game.

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His shooting stats make for good reading too as he averages 22.3 points per game.
How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics on TV?
Tonight’s action tips off 1am GMT, and it is being broadcast on BT Sport 1 which is channel 413.
BT Sport is the exclusive home of the NBA in the UK for the 2017/18 season.
They will broadcast up to seven lives games per week throughout the regular season and the first and second rounds of the playoffs, as well as every game of the conference finals and NBA Finals.
How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics online?
If you’re unable to get in front of a TV, BT Sport customers are able to watch the game live via the app.
Alternatively you can sign up for the NBA League Pass with the option of a day pass.
The NBA League Pass lets you watch (almost) every NBA game depending on the package you select.
American viewers can catch the action online by also going for the NBA League Pass.