Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics: Here’s How to Watch the NBA Game Online

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While both teams are in the hunt to make the playoffs this season, the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Boston Celtics also have a fierce rivalry for the most championships in the NBA. As of this writing, both teams have 18 championships each.

Meanwhile, the star power alone is worth watching, with LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown on the court, as well as Celtics superfans Ben Affleck, Mark Wahlberg, Matt Damon and Gucci Mane likely to be in attendance in the crowd.

The L.A. Lakers take on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, tonight, on Saturday (March 8).

When Does Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics Start?

The L.A. Lakers vs. Boston Celtics game broadcast live, with tipoff starting on Saturday, March 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. The NBA games airs on ABC, and available to livestream on ESPN+.

How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics with Sling TV

To watch L.A. Lakers vs. Boston Celtics on ABC, Sling TV Blue starts at $25.50 for the first month, $50.99 per month afterwards (the streamer’s current deal) with more than 45 channels that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers.

The service even gets you live access to broadcast and cable networks, such as NBC, Fox, Bravo, Discovery Channel, Fox News, MSNBC, National Geographic, USA Network, Fox Sports and more. Please note that channel availability and price depends on your local TV market. Learn more about Sling TV here.

How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics with ESPN+

To watch the L.A. Lakers vs. Boston Celtics game, ESPN+ starts at $11.99 per month. It’s streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers.

ESPN+ gets you live sports access to the NBA, NHL, UFC, Formula One and more, as well as original sports programming, including The Captain with Derek Jeter, Shohei Ohtani: Beyond The Dream, The Last Dance with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, Man in the Arena with Tom Brady and more.

How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics with Hulu + Live TV

The L.A. Lakers vs. Boston Celtics game on ABC is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost.

Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.

How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics with DirecTV Stream

A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with ABC for L.A. Lakers vs. Boston Celtics — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $74.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up now.

You can watch local networks such as NBC, ABC, Fox, and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.

Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During Lakers vs. Celtics?

Since the game is at TD Garden, the home of the Boston Celtics, it’s likely there would be a number of celebrities and famous recording artists — such as Gucci Mane, Becky G, Jack Harlow, Steven Tyler, Luke Combs and others — in attendance during a Saturday night game. Tune in to find out who’s sitting courtside on celebrity row.

How to Buy Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics Tickets Online

Want to attend the L.A. Lakers vs. Boston Celtics games in person? There are still last-minute tickets available via Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 and over with code BB30), SeatGeek (your first purchases can get $10 off ticket order $250 and with code BILLBOARD10), StubHub and GameTime (score $20 off ticket orders of $150 and over with code SAVE20). Prices vary depending on the city and seats available.

Moreover, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code BILLBOARD150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code BILLBOARD300 at TicketNetwork.com.

On Saturday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, L.A. Lakers vs. Boston Celtics broadcasts on ABC. It’s also available to livestream on ESPN+ and Sling TV.

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