Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers Final Score & Over/Under Result — Feb 22, 2026

Boston's defensive intensity flipped the script on its head-to-head with Los Angeles. The Celtics had suffered a 105–126 loss to the Lakers in December, but this matchup painted an entirely different picture: a 22-point rout that landed well short of the market total.

The game's complexion was set early. Combined scoring reached 56 points in the first quarter alone, before both teams retreated into a grind. The second half proved suffocating: just 45 combined points in the third quarter and 45 again in the fourth, as Boston's defense strangled Los Angeles into submission. By halftime, the combined total stood at 110—already tracking toward a significant under. The second half delivered exactly that, with just 90 combined points split evenly across the final two quarters.

Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Payton Pritchard added a sharp 30 points, 4 rebounds, and 8 assists off the bench. Derrick White contributed 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists in the supporting role. For Los Angeles, Luka Dončić managed 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, while LeBron James scored 20 points with 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Austin Reaves chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds.

The final margin of 22 points reflected a stark departure from Boston's recent form—the Celtics held Los Angeles to just 89 points, well below what their opponents typically score. DAGGER leaned under at 230.5, and it cashed decisively; the game landed at 200, 30.5 points below the total.