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On Saturday evening, the Boston Celtics hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in what was one of the most anticipated regular season matchups in recent NBA memory. The Celtics controlled this game throughout and ended up holding on for dear life down the stretch, as Lakers star LeBron James left the game due to a groin strain.

Luka Doncic was in the NBA Finals with the Dallas Mavericks against the Boston Celtics. His first time back in Boston after the Finals was under completely different — and unforeseen circumstances — as he is now a member of the Los Angeles Lakers due to the midseason blockbuster deal with Dallas.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics will square off on Wednesday, March 12, at TD Garden Arena in Boston at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. The game will broadcast live on ESPN and available to stream on Fubo TV, Sling TV and ESPN+.

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We've got another exciting interconference contest on Monday's NBA schedule as the Boston Celtics will host the Utah Jazz. Boston is 46-18 overall and 22-11 at home, while Utah is 15-49 overall and 7-25 on the road.