BOSTON — The Celtics dominated the Lakers 126-105 on Friday at TD Garden, overwhelming the shorthanded visitors. The C’s won their fourth straight game to improve to 14-9. The Lakers dropped to 16-6 in a crowded West standings.

Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Lakers, December 4 game updates, including prediction, probable starting lineups, and injury reports.

The Toronto Raptors hosted the Los Angeles Lakers with one clear goal: end their five-game skid against the Purple & Gold. Their last win over L.A.

Derrick White leads Boston to a 146-101 win over Washington by dropping 30 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists in 29 minutes. Jordan Walsh (22 points) and Payton Pritchard (20 points) did their thing in the Celtics’ third straight dub.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Boston Celtics on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 (12/5/25) at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.

The NBA star and his fiancée Anamaria Goltes welcomed a daughter on Thursday, Dec. 4, according to multiple reports

The Toronto Raptors will be without three players, including two key rotational pieces, in their high-voltage regular-season showdown against the LA Lakers on Thursday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points and the OKC Thunder rolled to a 138-89 win against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday.

James and the Lakers went on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday