The Boston Celtics made a statement in their latest chapter of their storied rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers, pulling away in the third quarter and holding on late for a 111-101 victory.
Jayson Tatum delivered a masterclass, finishing with 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists in the big win.
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Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown added 31 to power the Celtics (46-18) to their fourth straight victory for clear no. 2 in the East standings.
Boston turned a tight contest into a rout with a dominant 29-13 third quarter, building a lead as large as 22 points.
The Lakers (40-22) refused to go down quietly though, mounting a furious rally in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to just four. However, their comeback bid fell short as Boston regained control in the closing minutes.
Luka Doncic paced Los Angeles with 34 points, while LeBron James nearly had a triple-double with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists before exiting midway through the fourth with a groin injury.
The loss snapped the Lakers' eight-game winning streak and dropped them to third in the West.
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