Boston Celtics 111, Los Angeles Lakers 89
NBA · 2026-02-22 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Los Angeles Lakers 111–89 on 2026-02-22 in NBA play, a 22-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:11 swung win probability 0% → 0%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 28 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 111 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 28 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 89 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 4:11 swung win probability 0% → 0%.
Why Los Angeles Lakers lost
- Lost Q2 22-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 4:11 (win probability 0% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 44.3% eFG vs a 57.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q4 4:11 | 0% → 0% |