Los Angeles Lakers 105, Boston Celtics 126
NBA · 2025-12-05 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Los Angeles Lakers 126–105 on 2025-12-05 in NBA play, a 21-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 8:33 swung win probability 58% → 82%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Lakers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 17 | 29 | 36 | 23 | 105 |
| Boston Celtics | 39 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 126 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 8:33 swung win probability 58% → 82%.
Why Los Angeles Lakers lost
- Lost Q1 17-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 11:21 (win probability 96% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 51.9% eFG vs a 57.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q1 8:33 | 58% → 82% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q1 6:19 | 71% → 90% |
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q1 1:38 | 85% → 97% |
| Boston Celtics | 10–0 | Q2 11:21 | 96% → 100% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 9–0 | Q3 5:44 | 100% → 100% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q3 0:08 | 100% → 100% |
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q4 9:19 | 100% → 100% |