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.
Nothing like getting the W in basketball's biggest rivalry
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 24, 2025
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.
A 40-year-old SLEDGEHAMMER 😤😤
— NBA (@NBA) January 24, 2025
LeBron closes the 1st on a STRONG note!
LAL up on BOS 34-23.
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.
JT heating up with back-to-back 3s...
— NBA (@NBA) January 24, 2025
He pulls Boston within 12 in the 3Q 👀
BOS/LAL #NBARivalsWeek duel is live on TNT!
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)
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