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After 21st All-Star selection, LeBron James makes double-double in Lakers rout of Celtics

Published January 24, 2025, 1:38 PMPao Ambat
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Make it four straight home wins for the Los Angeles Lakers after taking down the defending champion Boston Celtics in their first match-up this season.

LeBron James and the LA Lakers carry a West third-best 16 home wins, just behind the OKC Thunder (20) and the Memphis Grizzlies (17). | Photo: LA Lakers

LeBron James celebrated another record-extending All-Star selection at expense of the Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest rival. 

James posted 20 points and 14 rebounds, putting the pedal to the metal in the Lakers’ 117-96 blowout over the reigning champion Boston Celtics, Friday, January 24. 

The 40-year-old superstar was named to his 21st All-Star appearance, a NBA record, earlier before proceeding to tally his third straight double-double outing.

Anthony Davis paced LA with 24 markers, while Austin Reaves added 23 in game where the Lakers led by as many as 25 points and improved to 24-18.

Kristaps Porzingis took the scoring cudgels for the Celtics with 22 points as Jayson Tatum, who joined James as a All-Star starter earlier, ended up with 16. 

The Celtics aim to bounce back in facing the Dallas Mavericks (24-21) while the Lakers kick off their six-game road trip against the Golden State Warriors (21-22). 

(With reports from Pao Ambat)

[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]