Lakers vs Celtics live stream: How to watch the big game online anywhere 30 Jan 2021 As expected, the LA Lakers are off to a hot start this NBA season. One of the biggest early tests for the team, however, is on Saturday as they face a long time rival in the Boston Celtics. Could this be a preview of the 2021 NBA Finals? Source: ESPN For NBA fans it doesn't get much better than the Lakers vs Celtics on a Saturday night. These are two of the best franchises in history, and this year one might earn their 18th championship and break the tie-breaker. We're getting ahead of ourselves though, as the season is still young and there's plenty of ball to play before we get to the playoffs.