Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, February 22, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 02/22/2026, 01:10 AM ET

Boston vs Los Angeles Information

The Boston Celtics stay on the road out West Sunday night with a 6:30 PM match-up in Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA against the Los Angeles Lakers. Boston has 36 wins and 19 losses this season, having won four of the last five, including two in a row after an 11-point road victory against Golden State. The Los Angeles Lakers stay home on Sunday with 33 wins and 21 losses after winning 4 of the last 6, including two in a row, after a narrow victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in their last outing. Stay in the loop with our NBA Picks.

Boston Preview

Offensively, Boston is averaging 115.4 points on 47% shooting from the floor this season, and the Celtics have averaged 114.25 points per game over their last four wins. Defensively, Boston is allowing 108.4 points per game this season, but has allowed 101 points per game over the last four victories. Jaylen Brown leads the Los Angeles offense this season with 29.2 points per game. Payton Pritchard is second on the team with 15.4 points, and Derrick White averages 17.1 points to go along with the team's leading 5.6 assists per game. Big man Neemias Queta is averaging 9.7 points to go along with the team's leading 8.2 rebounds per game.

Los Angeles Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers offense is averaging, 116 points off 50% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Los Angeles has matched its offense, allowing 116 points per game through 54 games. Offensively, the Lakers did the job in their last outing, pouring in 125 points on 52% shooting, in 55% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Los Angeles did just enough, allowing 122 points on 55% shooting. The Lakers lost the rebounding battle by 10, but forced 16 turnovers to steal the victory. Luka Doncic led the way for the Los Angeles offense with 38 points and 11 assists on 25 shots.

Boston vs Los Angeles Prediction

Both teams are playing good basketball this season, and each comes into this matchup running hot. Look for Boston to do the job, however, as they have already defeated Los Angeles this season. Take the Celtics through the work on both ends of the floor Sunday night as they control this game for 48 minutes. The Celtics will continue their winning ways as they pick up their 37th victory of the season Sunday night, with a win and cover against the Los Angeles Lakers. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win and cover 116-111.

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