LA Lakers' 5 must-watch matchups in the 2021-22 NBA Regular Season

#3 LA Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks - November 17th, 2021

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks (right) and LeBron James of the LA Lakers

The LA Lakers will take on the Milwaukee Bucks on November 17th, 2021. Their visit to the home of the reigning champions is certainly going to raise the temperature. The Milwaukee Bucks are arguably the toughest defensive team in the league, and they will likely challenge the LA Lakers at every level.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the reigning Finals MVP, was voted as the best power forward in the NBA's 2021 Annual GM Survey. LeBron James came in second, even though it isn't his usual position. LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo have combined for six MVP and five Finals MVPs in the league.

The Milwaukee Bucks will visit the Staples Center on February 8th, 2022, for their second clash of the season with the LA Lakers.

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#4 Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers - December 7th, 2021

Jayson Tatum (left) of the Boston Celtics guarding LeBron James of the LA Lakers

From Bill Russell and Jerry West in the early days to Magic Johnson and Larry Bird in the 1980s to Kobe Bryant and Paul Pierce, the historic rivalry between the LA Lakers and the Boston Celtics has seen some incredible basketball.

Although the two teams will meet for the first time this season on November 19th, the LA faithful care more about the Celtics' visit to the Staples Center on December 7th. Although the LA Lakers are title contenders, and the Boston Celtics are nowhere near the Lakers in that regard, this matchup should draw a lot of eyeballs.

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#5 Brooklyn Nets vs LA Lakers - December 25th, 2021

LeBron James of the LA Lakers guarding James Harden (in white) of the Brooklyn Nets

LeBron James has played in 15 Christmas-Day games in his career, and is second on the All-time Christmas-Day scoring list. He surpassed the great Oscar Robertson last season, and is now just 11 points behind the leader, Kobe Bryant. James could cement himself as the All-time Christmas-Day scoring leader this season, barring any injuries.

The two star-stacked teams, Brooklyn Nets and LA Lakers, meet on Christmas Day 2021. Many say that would be a dress rehearsal of the 2022 NBA Finals. The collective talent on the floor will be mind-boggling, and it will be nothing short of an All-Star game.

The LA Lakers will visit the Barclays Center in New York City for their second matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on January 25th, 2022.