5 Most notable games to circle on the new Los Angeles Lakers schedule

By Jason Reed | Aug 17, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on February 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The New Orleans Pelicans won 123-95. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /

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December 13: Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers

This one is a bit obvious. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics have the best rivalry in basketball and this is the first time that the two teams square off in the 2022-23 season. Quite frankly, we could have included both games in this list but that would be a bit redundant.

The first matchup is always the most compelling especially considering the offseason storylines that are currently happening. After falling just short in the NBA Finals this past season, the Celtics are engaged in trade talks for Durant.

While it would suck to see Durant go to the Celtics, it would be nice as it would then lead to the Nets trading Irving to Los Angeles. That makes this already big game even bigger.

Not only would it be the rivalry of the Lakers vs. the Celtics but it would be KD vs. Kyrie for the first time since being traded from the Nets. If the Lakers do get Kyrie they will probably become one of the favorites to win the title, so this will be pitched as a potential NBA Finals preview.

The NBA is not dumb and this game is obviously on primetime on TNT and should get a lot of viewers as a result. If KD and Kyrie are on the teams, and everyone is healthy, it could be the most-viewed regular-season game of the year.

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