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With 34 combined NBA championships, basketball's two most successful franchises tip-off at the TD Garden in Boston tonight, as the sport's richest rivalry gifts us its lone game of the 2020/21 regular season. Read on as we explain how to get a Lakers vs Celtics live stream and watch the NBA online, no matter where you are in the world right now.

Lakers vs Celtics live stream

Date: Saturday, January 30

Time: 8.30pm ET / 5.30pm / 1.30am GMT / 12.30pm AEDT

Venue: TD Garden, Boston

TV channel: ABC

Live stream: Get ABC with a free FuboTV trial

Watch anywhere: try our top rated NBA VPN 100% risk-free

The last time these two teams played each other was roughly this time last year, with the eventual champion Lakers eking out a hard-earned 114-112 win in February 2020 despite a 41-point from Celtics star Jayson Tatum, avenging an earlier 139-107 January loss to the C's that season. 

Fast forward to the current campaign and both Boston and Los Angeles are among the league's front runners again, the 14-6 Lakers currently third in the Western Conference and the Celtics occupying fourth-place in the East with a 10-6 record.

LA are still firm favorites to make it back-to-back titles in 2021 - a feat that would see them hoist a record 18th banner to surpass the 17 both they and Boston currently hang in their rafters - but have looked more vulnerable than usual of late as they wind down a seven game road trip looking to avoid a third straight loss.

The Celtics, for their part, continue to look like one of the NBA's most dangerous teams on their day, with young star Jaylen Brown in particular taking a major step forward and putting up some huge numbers in the absence of All-Star guard Kemba Walker, who the C's finally welcomed back to their starting line-up on Wednesdasy.

Who will triumph this Saturday and gain some much-needed confidence by beating their biggest historical rival? There's only one way to find out. Read on for how to watch Lakers vs Celtics online and get an NBA live stream wherever you are today.

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How to watch NBA blackout games and stream from abroad

Scroll down for a guide to NBA live streaming services all over the world, but first, know that if you can't watch an NBA game on your usual TV channel or streaming service, it might be due to a coverage blackout (in the US) or a geo-blocking restriction (in international markets). 

Both can stop you from watching the coverage you want and most likely pay for, especially with many games being shown on national TV.

When either of these are the case, the simplest and most reliable solution is to use a VPN service to change your IP address to a difference location. This will generally let you tune in to your local coverage, just as you would from home, and means you don't have to trawl the sketchier corners of the internet for an illegal stream.

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Lakers vs Celtics live stream: how to watch NBA online in the US

The Lakers vs Celtics game is being shown nationally by ABC tonight. If you have it on cable, great - just head to the ABC website, log-in with your credentials, and stream away. Tip-off for tonight's game is 8.30pm ET / 3.30pm PT in the US

If you don't you'll want to find an over-the-top streaming service that offers ABC as one of its channels - and we can point you towards the best options for most fans.

The best overall way to get an NBA live stream

For most hoops fans, the best way to live stream NBA games is fuboTV, which offers ESPN, TNT and NBA TV along with national channels like ABC, CBS and NBC in most major markets. Packages start from $64.99 a month for the more fully featured cable replacement service and there's a FREE fuboTV trial you can try to see if it's right for you.

It also features regional sports networks (RSNs) for local coverage in many areas, including NBC's affiliates in Philadelphia, Washington and Chicago, plus MSG and SportsNet NY for the New York market and NESN in the Greater Boston area

However, other RSNs including most SportsNet affiliates (including Spectrum SportsNet LA) and New York's YES Network can now only be found on the AT&T TV Now service.

How to watch your NBA team out of market

Those going online-only can consider the merits of an NBA TV Pass , which gets you access to nationally televised games - though it is subject to blackout restrictions, when they apply. Which means you'll also need a VPN for a complete solution if you go this route.

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How to watch Lakers vs Celtics: live stream the NBA game in Canada

SportsNet and TSN share NBA coverage in Canada, including not only Raptors games but also coverage of some of the other big games from around the league - like tonight's Lakers vs Celtics showdown.

Coverage is on SN1 in this instance and tip-off is at 8.30pm ET/5.30pm PT tip-off.

It's widely available on cable but also offers a streaming-only services, SN Now (from $9.99 a month).

For fans of teams that aren't the Raptors, Canada's NBA League Pass is another great option. While Raptors games are subject to blackout, no other teams are affected (except when they play the Raptors...), making it well worth considering.

Plus, Canadian hoops fans travelling abroad can always use a VPN to get the same NBA coverage they'd normally watch (and pay for) back home.

Celtics vs Lakers live stream: watch NBA online in the UK

UK basketball fans can watch the NBA and live stream this season's biggest games (as well as those of the WNBA) on Sky Sports - available on Sky of course, as well as with BT and Virgin Media TV packages.

As you'd expect of a Celtics vs Lakers game, there'll be coverage on offer in time tip-off tonight, though it's a late start at 1.30am on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena.

Not interested in the commitment or cost of a full-fat Sky Sports subscription, but still want to watch the NBA live in the UK? Don’t worry, as you can also purchase a Now TV Sky Sports Pass.

Your final option is the NBA League Pass, which is available in the UK and will get you every single game of the 2020/21 season from just £3.99 a month for your pick of any three NBA games to watch; £14.99 p/m for full coverage of a single team; or £24.99 a month to get a UK NBA live stream of every single game around.

Should you sign up to that or any other UK sports streaming service, you may well want to watch your subscription from abroad - and as detailed above, all you need is a good VPN on your bench,

LA Lakers vs Boston Celtics live stream: how to watch NBA basketball in Australia

If you plan on watching the NBA on TV this season in Australia, then you’ll need a cable package that gives you access to ESPN, as the network owns the country’s NBA broadcast rights and shows the biggest games - including the Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics match-up, which starts at 12.30pm AEDT on the morning of Sunday,  January 31 in Oz.

You can get a Foxtel subscription with the channel (Foxtel 509) included that will allow you to watch all the season's biggest televised games on ESPN, while free-to-air broadcaster SBS may also be showing select NBA action for free on certain weekends.

Don’t want to sign up for Foxtel just to watch the NBA this season? Then great value over-the-top service Kayo Sports has you covered as it will allow you to stream all of ESPN’s NBA coverage for way less than a pay TV package. It costs between $25 and $35 a month, depending on which option, you choose but new customers will be able to test it out for themselves thanks to the service’s 14-day FREE TRIAL.

NBA League Pass is also available in Australia and is a great option for true NBA fanatics who want to watch every game of their favourite team and other action from around the league that might not always be on ESPN's broadcast schedule.

Going abroad? Remember to consider packing a quality VPN, which will let you access all the same streaming services, NBA games and general sports action you'd normally watch Down Under.

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Remember side-view mirrors? Those reflective panels that stick out either side of your car, allowing you to see what's behind, and in the lanes beside you? Of course you do, because the majority of cars still feature them - but this may be the beginning of the end.

A number of manufacturers are experimenting with alternative options for keeping an eye on what's around your vehicle, and the all-electric Audi e-tron Sportback is one of the cars where a more futuristic option is available.

The Sportback is a slight variant on Audi's first fully electric car, the e-tron SUV. It has a roofline more akin to a coupe, giving it a sportier and sleeker aesthetic. You'll pay extra for this enhanced look, even though it actually gives you slightly less room inside.

Prices for the e-tron Sportback start at £69,850 / $69,100 (around AU$125,000), but our test loan came with a more powerful, 300kW electric engine and a host of optional extras which pushed its price tag up to £89,470 (around $120,000 / AU$159,000).

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Virtual visibility

Onto the tech, and specifically those fancy side mirrors. Audi calls them 'virtual door mirrors' and they were a £1,250 option on our e-tron Sportback 55. 

Externally, it looks as if the mirror housing has been lost, with a stalk either side of the car protruding out from the A pillar. 

It's a look which takes a little time to get used to, as our mind is so used to seeing traditional mirrors in this area of the car - you'll find other people notice too. 

When we were packed up, a family walked past and one of the kids spotted that we didn't have traditional mirrors on the car - and was suitably impressed when we explained what was actually going on here.

So what is going on? Well, each stalk has a camera in it, which then relays what it sees to a small display on the inside of the door. Audi has shaped this display so it's similar to a traditional mirror, but the placement requires a slight change to your driving style.

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As the displays are set into the door panels, just below the glass on either side, you actually need to adjust your gaze downwards to view them. It's not a massive change in angle, but it's enough for it to feel unnatural during your first few drives.

We were concerned about potential lag on the cameras, but that wasn't an issue with the virtual door mirrors able to keep pace with live traffic. The screens are also touch sensitive, allowing you to slightly adjust the camera's angle.

Movement feels a little limited, and we felt like we wanted to 'zoom out' a little for a wider field of view, but again that was more because we weren't used to the digital mirror setup.

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After a number of drives, we became more accustomed to the virtual mirror setup and found that we naturally started looking in the right place when it came to checking them. 

The driver-side mirror is more of an adjustment, as the display is closer to you and thus requires a greater tilt of the head. The passenger-side screen falls more naturally into your eye line, thanks to it being further away.

As well as getting a view either side of the e-tron Sportback, the mirrors can also warn you if there's a vehicle in your blind spot by employing a yellow border on the display, while a green highlight will blink on the corresponding display when you're indicating.

If the e-tron Sportback detects you're driving on a multi-lane road, it'll add in a horizontal white line to denote the separation between the lane you're in and the one next to you, to give you a clearer indication of what else is around you.

Another benefit of having virtual mirrors comes at night, as there's no physical mirror for headlights to reflect off - providing you with a clearer image of what's behind you and reducing the risk of your sight being impaired.

While the cameras worked well on lit roads at night, they were less effective on unlit roads - with visuals not as crisp or clear as a traditional mirror. 

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Audi e-tron Sportback design, drive and charging 

We drove

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Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro
Power: 408 PS
Top Speed: 124 mph (limited)
0-62mph: 6.6 seconds
Range: up to 240 miles
Price: £89,470 

As we mentioned at the start, the Audi e-tron Sportback is a slightly more slick model of the standard e-tron SUV, with its sweeping rear profile providing a sportier look while reducing the amount of vertical space in the boot and over the rear seats.

Adults can still comfortably sit in the rear seats, but those over six foot will find that the roofline will make contact with the top of the head - so long journeys here may become arduous. 

In general though, the cabin is bright and spacious - especially for those sitting in the front. There's plenty of legroom and a good level of storage. Front seat passengers have access to two USB ports, a wireless phone charger, two cup holders and heated seats.

Meanwhile, for those in the back, there are dedicated climate control dials, plus a further two USB ports for charging devices.

Thanks to the fully-electric engine and a premium level of sound protection, the cabin is also a quiet place to be, even at motorway speeds.

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Acceleration is good, with the e-tron Sportback 55 able to propel you from 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds and it'll comfortably continue to climb, with a top speed of 124mph if you can find somewhere legal to excel that quickly. Handling is responsive too, and the four wheel drive quattro system provides a high level of grip.

Audi's in-car entertainment system is excellent with dual central touch screens plus a large digital cockpit display behind the steering wheel providing a buffet of options to both driver and passenger. Our only real gripe here is the dual screen setup in the middle is a bit of a fingerprint magnet.

As this is an electric car we need to talk about range, and Audi says the e-tron Sportback can deliver up to 240 miles on a single charge. In real world use, with a mix of driving styles, we got around 180-190 miles - which means you may find yourself at the charger more frequently than you may like.

Taking the car to a fast-charging pump, we were able to go from 30 miles of range to 180 miles in just under 50 minutes, with 120 miles in the tank after 30 minutes.

What's nice about the e-tron and the e-tron Sportback is the fact Audi has fitted them with dual charging ports - one on the left, and one on the right, making it easier when it comes to charging the car, as you don’t have to think about the way you approach it.

The standard e-tron is the better buy for most as it offers pretty much everything the Sportback does, for slightly less - but if you want sport styling to go with your premium SUV, then the Audi e-tron Sportback could well be what you're looking for. 

As for those digital door mirrors... they take some getting used to, but they work well and are a neat party trick - plus, they may just be one of the next major changes in our cars.

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First released back in 2007, Microsoft's cloud storage solution OneDrive is finally catching up with the times with the release of a new 64-bit version of the software.

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64-bit OneDrive

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