Boston Celtics @ Los Angeles Lakers
5-20, 0-11 Away
102
5-20, 0-11 Away
21-9, 12-2 Home
109
21-9, 12-2 Home
Game Information
12:30 AM, 28 December 1996
Attendance: 17,505
- Referees:
- Ronnie Nunn
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 44-82 | 36-76 |
| Field Goal % | 54 | 47 |
| 3PT | 1-8 | 9-20 |
| Three Point % | 13 | 45 |
| FT | 13-22 | 28-52 |
| Free Throw % | 59 | 54 |
| Rebounds | 50 | 61 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 10 | 18 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 31 | 26 |
| Assists | 26 | 22 |
| Steals | 7 | 12 |
| Blocks | 2 | 8 |
| Total Turnovers | 32 | 30 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 16 | 20 |
| Fast Break Points | 0 | 0 |
| Points in Paint | -1 | -1 |
| Fouls | 35 | 17 |
| Technical Fouls | 2 | 1 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
Regular Season Series
Series tied 1-1
2025-26 Atlantic Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | 9 | .700 | - | W1 |
| Boston | 19 | 11 | .633 | 2 | W4 |
| Toronto | 18 | 14 | .563 | 4 | L1 |
| Philadelphia | 16 | 13 | .552 | 4.5 | L2 |
| Brooklyn | 9 | 19 | .321 | 11 | W2 |
2025-26 Pacific Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 19 | 10 | .655 | - | L3 |
| Phoenix | 17 | 13 | .567 | 2.5 | W2 |
| Golden State | 16 | 15 | .516 | 4 | W3 |
| LA Clippers | 9 | 21 | .300 | 10.5 | W3 |
| Sacramento | 7 | 23 | .233 | 12.5 | L1 |
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