The Celtics' tunnel style showed they understood the assignment with the fashion reflecting the significance of the moment.

Saturday night gave us all the first installment of the next chapter in the NBA’s most-storied rivalry — Celtics vs. Lakers. It rocked. Heading into the game, there was an added buzz at TD Garden. Fans were locked in and loud,

Kristaps Porzingis will now sit in his fifth straight game, though the Celtics got some other good news elsewhere.

Hauser did not play in Boston's 123-105 win over Philadelphia on Thursday due to a sprained right ankle. He was able to participate in pregame warmups Saturday and has been given the green light to return.

Hauser (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Lakers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. Hauser is in danger of missing his second straight contest Saturday due to a sprained right ankle.

Somehow, several seasons later and despite ample evidence to the contrary, there are still a lot of players who take Hauser lightly on defense.

Jaylen Brown (knee) and Al Horford (toe) were previously cleared to return after one game absences, making Kristaps Porzingis (illness) the only player unable to suit up Saturday night for Boston. The big man has missed five of Boston’s last six games due to illness but has been practicing with the team.

Norris, 24, is known for his perimeter shooting, having impressed with the Memphis Hustle down in the G League.

The greatest rivalry in NBA history gets renewed on Saturday when the Los Angeles Lakers (40-21) visit the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics (45-18).

Kristaps Porzingis, whom the Celtics acquired via trade in the 2023 offseason, has missed the last four games due to a non-COVID illness but had been ruled questionable coming into the day.

Jayson Tatum had 35 points and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics powered past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-105 on Thursday night.

Boston looks to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Los Angeles. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.