Live stream: Celtics 126, Lakers 115
The Boston Celtics (23-6) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (16-15) at Crypto.com Arena
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Game Time: 5:00 PM EST on Monday December 25, 2023
Boston Celtics 126, Los Angeles Lakers 115 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Jaime Jaquez Jr. is the 9th rookie in NBA history with at least 29 points on Christmas (and there’s still 1:55 left).
The others: Wilt (45), Walt Bellamy (35), LeBron (34), Bill Cartwright (33), Patrick Ewing (32), Oscar Robertson (32), Kyle Kuzma (31) and Adrian Dantley (30). – 10:24 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. is the 9th rookie in NBA history with at least 29 points on Christmas (and there’s still 1:55 left).
The others: Wilt (45), Walt Bellamy (35), LeBron (34), Bill Cartwright (33), Patrick Ewing (32), Oscar Robertson (32), Kyle Kuzma (31) and Adrian Dantley (30). – 10:24 PM
– Boston Celtics @celtics
Our starting unit made sure to spread the Christmas cheer tonight, as all five guys put on a show in LA.
nba.com/celtics/news/s… – 10:17 PM
Our starting unit made sure to spread the Christmas cheer tonight, as all five guys put on a show in LA.
nba.com/celtics/news/s… – 10:17 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Derrick White was great (again). Kristaps Porzingis helped (as usual). We are podcasting LIVE on Christmas night.
Come join the Still Poddable episode live here: youtube.com/live/T-bAx3TZO… – 10:15 PM
Derrick White was great (again). Kristaps Porzingis helped (as usual). We are podcasting LIVE on Christmas night.
Come join the Still Poddable episode live here: youtube.com/live/T-bAx3TZO… – 10:15 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: After a dominant West Coast trip, the Celtics look like a different kind of contender. Why it’s time for Boston’s front office to double down on a unique opportunity in the coming weeks masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 10:09 PM
New: After a dominant West Coast trip, the Celtics look like a different kind of contender. Why it’s time for Boston’s front office to double down on a unique opportunity in the coming weeks masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 10:09 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ new starting lineup in 18 minutes:
– 105.0 offensive rating (worse than 30th-ranked Spurs)
– 125.0 defensive rating (worse than 30th-ranked Wizards)
– -20.0 net rating (worse than 30th-ranked Spurs)
– 40.0 eFG%
– 46.8 TS%
Minuscule sample size but it’s been a disaster. – 10:01 PM
Lakers’ new starting lineup in 18 minutes:
– 105.0 offensive rating (worse than 30th-ranked Spurs)
– 125.0 defensive rating (worse than 30th-ranked Wizards)
– -20.0 net rating (worse than 30th-ranked Spurs)
– 40.0 eFG%
– 46.8 TS%
Minuscule sample size but it’s been a disaster. – 10:01 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The biggest wasted lead in a Christmas game in the play-by-play era — since 1996 — was 19, when Milwaukee rallied to beat Boston two years ago.
The Heat had a 21-point lead in this third quarter. The quarter isn’t even over yet, and Philly now leads. – 9:47 PM
The biggest wasted lead in a Christmas game in the play-by-play era — since 1996 — was 19, when Milwaukee rallied to beat Boston two years ago.
The Heat had a 21-point lead in this third quarter. The quarter isn’t even over yet, and Philly now leads. – 9:47 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jrue Holiday on Kristaps Porzingis: “He’s a monster. You don’t really know what to do with him.” More on the talented big man who showed today why the Celtics went and traded for him:
masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 9:35 PM
Jrue Holiday on Kristaps Porzingis: “He’s a monster. You don’t really know what to do with him.” More on the talented big man who showed today why the Celtics went and traded for him:
masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 9:35 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
You thought you’d opened all your Christmas gifts? Wrong again, eggnog breath. The Sultan of Stat works holidays.
Six notes from Dick Lipe after a Celtic win over the Lakers >>> six geese a laying. pic.twitter.com/WyLy0s1m04 – 9:27 PM
You thought you’d opened all your Christmas gifts? Wrong again, eggnog breath. The Sultan of Stat works holidays.
Six notes from Dick Lipe after a Celtic win over the Lakers >>> six geese a laying. pic.twitter.com/WyLy0s1m04 – 9:27 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 126, Lakers 115 – Porzingis puts bow on a great road trip bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/12/25/bsj… – 9:20 PM
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 126, Lakers 115 – Porzingis puts bow on a great road trip bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/12/25/bsj… – 9:20 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Derrick White keeps earning unique praise from his star teammates masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 9:20 PM
New: Derrick White keeps earning unique praise from his star teammates masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 9:20 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Celtics picked up another Christmas day win against the Lakers.
Tune in to our postgame show from 1am to 3am ET with @sheponcbs as he breaks down all of today’s action!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/S1abP4C6BK – 9:18 PM
The Celtics picked up another Christmas day win against the Lakers.
Tune in to our postgame show from 1am to 3am ET with @sheponcbs as he breaks down all of today’s action!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/S1abP4C6BK – 9:18 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis says the key to the Lakers looking as good as they can be will come from “buckling down defensively.” He said he is in favor of the new-look starting lineup but admitted there was some communication breakdowns with the new mix when it came to their switching schemes pic.twitter.com/jpjLyC9fB6 – 9:07 PM
Anthony Davis says the key to the Lakers looking as good as they can be will come from “buckling down defensively.” He said he is in favor of the new-look starting lineup but admitted there was some communication breakdowns with the new mix when it came to their switching schemes pic.twitter.com/jpjLyC9fB6 – 9:07 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James says the Lakers’ lack of health relative to the league’s top teams has been a challenge in developing the consistency needed to compete at their best. “We’re still trying to figure out our situation as far as how we want to continue to attack each game” pic.twitter.com/JdU0DjoOlQ – 9:01 PM
LeBron James says the Lakers’ lack of health relative to the league’s top teams has been a challenge in developing the consistency needed to compete at their best. “We’re still trying to figure out our situation as far as how we want to continue to attack each game” pic.twitter.com/JdU0DjoOlQ – 9:01 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla on Jayson Tatum’s impact without scoring: “I think that’s what we talk about when he’s got to reinvent. It’s not so much sacrifice as it is reinvent. You’re starting to see what leadership looks like and what value looks like for him.” – 8:44 PM
Joe Mazzulla on Jayson Tatum’s impact without scoring: “I think that’s what we talk about when he’s got to reinvent. It’s not so much sacrifice as it is reinvent. You’re starting to see what leadership looks like and what value looks like for him.” – 8:44 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Jayson Tatum on beating the Lakers on Christmas Day and what it means considering the rivalry and that Kobe Bryant is his idol pic.twitter.com/sAare9qa1r – 8:32 PM
Jayson Tatum on beating the Lakers on Christmas Day and what it means considering the rivalry and that Kobe Bryant is his idol pic.twitter.com/sAare9qa1r – 8:32 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum on Kristaps Porziņģis:
“We haven’t had a low post presence like that since I’ve been on the Celtics and it creates so many problems. Are you gonna switch us? Are you in drop?…I’m just happy to be on this side of it.” – 8:28 PM
Jayson Tatum on Kristaps Porziņģis:
“We haven’t had a low post presence like that since I’ve been on the Celtics and it creates so many problems. Are you gonna switch us? Are you in drop?…I’m just happy to be on this side of it.” – 8:28 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Matinee shooting with one day off will affect your jump shot
Bucks: 13/42 3s (31%)
Knicks 8/26 3s (30.8%)
Steph/Klay: 6/23 3s (26.1%)
Celtics: 13/42 3s (31%)
Denver and Los Angeles shot fine today at home with later start times than the game in New York, so that helps too – 8:20 PM
Matinee shooting with one day off will affect your jump shot
Bucks: 13/42 3s (31%)
Knicks 8/26 3s (30.8%)
Steph/Klay: 6/23 3s (26.1%)
Celtics: 13/42 3s (31%)
Denver and Los Angeles shot fine today at home with later start times than the game in New York, so that helps too – 8:20 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis noted postgame that LA has had some miscommunication defensively shifting to a more switchy-heavy defensive approach with the starters and other lineups (LA has primarily been more of a drop/hedging team under Darvin Ham). It’s an area they’re still ironing out. – 8:19 PM
Anthony Davis noted postgame that LA has had some miscommunication defensively shifting to a more switchy-heavy defensive approach with the starters and other lineups (LA has primarily been more of a drop/hedging team under Darvin Ham). It’s an area they’re still ironing out. – 8:19 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Kristaps Porziņģis called the Celtics offense a powerful engine: “We have so many weapons that it’s tough to prepare for us.” – 8:11 PM
Kristaps Porziņģis called the Celtics offense a powerful engine: “We have so many weapons that it’s tough to prepare for us.” – 8:11 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Lakers played that Christmas game with only four players who were on the roster from last year’s Christmas game:
– LeBron James
– Anthony Davis
– Austin Reaves
– Max Christie
Lakers were 13-20 after Christmas last year
They are 16-15 now – 8:10 PM
The Lakers played that Christmas game with only four players who were on the roster from last year’s Christmas game:
– LeBron James
– Anthony Davis
– Austin Reaves
– Max Christie
Lakers were 13-20 after Christmas last year
They are 16-15 now – 8:10 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kristaps Porzingis on being the star of the Lakers-Celtics game pic.twitter.com/JTu87VlSAa – 8:08 PM
Kristaps Porzingis on being the star of the Lakers-Celtics game pic.twitter.com/JTu87VlSAa – 8:08 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Quick strike
Tonight’s @JetBlue Play of the Game was electric pic.twitter.com/Q2q76hB9EK – 8:08 PM
Quick strike
Tonight’s @JetBlue Play of the Game was electric pic.twitter.com/Q2q76hB9EK – 8:08 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Kristaps Porzingis: “I didn’t realize how good D-white was. Man, he’s special.” – 8:06 PM
Kristaps Porzingis: “I didn’t realize how good D-white was. Man, he’s special.” – 8:06 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla puts winning against the Lakers on Christmas Day into perspective pic.twitter.com/VdFYda8VB9 – 8:05 PM
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla puts winning against the Lakers on Christmas Day into perspective pic.twitter.com/VdFYda8VB9 – 8:05 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron links Jayson Tatum and Tatum’s son Deuce after the C’s win 🤝
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/seLbbQpX4Q – 8:04 PM
LeBron links Jayson Tatum and Tatum’s son Deuce after the C’s win 🤝
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/seLbbQpX4Q – 8:04 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Built different 😤
KP is tonight’s @Gatorade Player of the Game pic.twitter.com/Z7HPMqtQ9I – 7:58 PM
Built different 😤
KP is tonight’s @Gatorade Player of the Game pic.twitter.com/Z7HPMqtQ9I – 7:58 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James says his knee is still sore from the collision with Jaylen Brown. – 7:53 PM
LeBron James says his knee is still sore from the collision with Jaylen Brown. – 7:53 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Tatum was rockin’ the Kobe armband in the Celtics’ Christmas W in LA 🔥 pic.twitter.com/SBZNahjpCl – 7:39 PM
Tatum was rockin’ the Kobe armband in the Celtics’ Christmas W in LA 🔥 pic.twitter.com/SBZNahjpCl – 7:39 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham says his message to the Lakers after the loss was that he doesn’t feel like LAL has a major gap in talent or competitiveness with any team in the league, but the team has to focus better on the details to maximize its potential – 7:37 PM
Darvin Ham says his message to the Lakers after the loss was that he doesn’t feel like LAL has a major gap in talent or competitiveness with any team in the league, but the team has to focus better on the details to maximize its potential – 7:37 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham pointed to the 14 free throw attempts from Boston in the 3rd Q as being pivotal, after LAL had battled back to erase the big 18-point 1st Q deficit. – 7:37 PM
Darvin Ham pointed to the 14 free throw attempts from Boston in the 3rd Q as being pivotal, after LAL had battled back to erase the big 18-point 1st Q deficit. – 7:37 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Fa La La La La, La Beat LA 🎶
#DifferentHere pic.twitter.com/4oQzJdNI0Q – 7:37 PM
Fa La La La La, La Beat LA 🎶
#DifferentHere pic.twitter.com/4oQzJdNI0Q – 7:37 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Derrick White this season:
16.6 PPG
3.9 RPG
5.2 APG
1.2 SPG
1.3 BPG
50/42/87%
Career-highs across the board. pic.twitter.com/goZGrjtm3j – 7:36 PM
Derrick White this season:
16.6 PPG
3.9 RPG
5.2 APG
1.2 SPG
1.3 BPG
50/42/87%
Career-highs across the board. pic.twitter.com/goZGrjtm3j – 7:36 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Final: BOS 126, LAL 115.
LAL fell behind 12-0 to start the game, and by 18 in the 1st Q, expending quite a bit of energy to take a momentary lead early in the 3rd Q before Boston pulled it back.
Anthony Davis finished with 40 points, 13 boards, 4 assists and 1 block in defeat. – 7:36 PM
Final: BOS 126, LAL 115.
LAL fell behind 12-0 to start the game, and by 18 in the 1st Q, expending quite a bit of energy to take a momentary lead early in the 3rd Q before Boston pulled it back.
Anthony Davis finished with 40 points, 13 boards, 4 assists and 1 block in defeat. – 7:36 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Despite the loss, AD went off vs. Boston this evening
🟣 40 Points
🟣 13 Rebounds
🟣 15-26 FGs pic.twitter.com/rUH5vT2uhc – 7:36 PM
Despite the loss, AD went off vs. Boston this evening
🟣 40 Points
🟣 13 Rebounds
🟣 15-26 FGs pic.twitter.com/rUH5vT2uhc – 7:36 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE: Celtics vs Lakers Postgame Show | Garden Report Powered by @FDSportsbook | @SeatGeek | @HelloFresh twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:35 PM
LIVE: Celtics vs Lakers Postgame Show | Garden Report Powered by @FDSportsbook | @SeatGeek | @HelloFresh twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:35 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
LIVE: Celtics vs Lakers Postgame Show | Garden Report Powered by @FDSportsbook | @SeatGeek | @HelloFresh twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:35 PM
LIVE: Celtics vs Lakers Postgame Show | Garden Report Powered by @FDSportsbook | @SeatGeek | @HelloFresh twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:35 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Anthony Davis had this game on his schedule (not always the case), and the Celtics still beat the Lakers by double figures. – 7:34 PM
Anthony Davis had this game on his schedule (not always the case), and the Celtics still beat the Lakers by double figures. – 7:34 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Jayson Tatum makes Derrick White commit an official turnover because he doesn’t want a shot clock violation turnover that doesn’t actually exist.
Derrick White tilted. pic.twitter.com/YeeblbBnyR – 7:30 PM
Jayson Tatum makes Derrick White commit an official turnover because he doesn’t want a shot clock violation turnover that doesn’t actually exist.
Derrick White tilted. pic.twitter.com/YeeblbBnyR – 7:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Celtics this season:
2nd in net rating
2nd in offensive rating
5th in defensive rating
Best record in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/c9tmvmscVj – 7:30 PM
Celtics this season:
2nd in net rating
2nd in offensive rating
5th in defensive rating
Best record in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/c9tmvmscVj – 7:30 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Tatum and Porzingis dropped off coal in Lakers land 🥶 pic.twitter.com/srJA9nDy54 – 7:29 PM
Tatum and Porzingis dropped off coal in Lakers land 🥶 pic.twitter.com/srJA9nDy54 – 7:29 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Mazzulla loves with the opponents score 25 pts or less in a Q. #Lakers had two of those. #Celtics – 7:27 PM
Mazzulla loves with the opponents score 25 pts or less in a Q. #Lakers had two of those. #Celtics – 7:27 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Final: Celtics 126, Lakers 115.
Lakers with their 6th loss in 8 games. Drop to 16-15. Anthony Davis: Regular season-high 40 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists. Off night from LeBron James (16 points on 5-14 shooting, 9 rebounds, 8 assists).
Next up: vs. Hornets on Thursday. – 7:27 PM
Final: Celtics 126, Lakers 115.
Lakers with their 6th loss in 8 games. Drop to 16-15. Anthony Davis: Regular season-high 40 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists. Off night from LeBron James (16 points on 5-14 shooting, 9 rebounds, 8 assists).
Next up: vs. Hornets on Thursday. – 7:27 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Another impressive win for the Celtics as they beat the Lakers 126-115. They go 3-1 on the West Coast swing and they’re now 23-6 on the season. Next up are the Pistons on Thursday.
masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 7:27 PM
Another impressive win for the Celtics as they beat the Lakers 126-115. They go 3-1 on the West Coast swing and they’re now 23-6 on the season. Next up are the Pistons on Thursday.
masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 7:27 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics beat Lakers 126-115 to finish west coast swing with a 3-1 record and a +67 point differential against four playoff teams. Just a terrific road trip. – 7:26 PM
Celtics beat Lakers 126-115 to finish west coast swing with a 3-1 record and a +67 point differential against four playoff teams. Just a terrific road trip. – 7:26 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers lose to Celtics 126-115 despite 40 points, 13 rebounds from Anthony Davis. Celtics had 6 players score in double figures, led by Kristaps Porzingis’ 28 points and 11 rebounds. – 7:26 PM
Lakers lose to Celtics 126-115 despite 40 points, 13 rebounds from Anthony Davis. Celtics had 6 players score in double figures, led by Kristaps Porzingis’ 28 points and 11 rebounds. – 7:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
AD in the loss:
40 PTS
13 REB
15-26 FG
8-10 FT
First Laker with a 40-point game on Christmas since Kobe in 2004. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 7:26 PM
AD in the loss:
40 PTS
13 REB
15-26 FG
8-10 FT
First Laker with a 40-point game on Christmas since Kobe in 2004. statmuse.com/nba/player/ant… – 7:26 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics use an impressive second half attacking the rim and getting to the FT line to beat #Lakers 126-115. Porzingis 28, Tatum 25, Brown 18, White 18, Holiday 18, Pritchard 10; Davis 40, Prince 17, James 16, Hachimura 12, Reaves 11. – 7:26 PM
#Celtics use an impressive second half attacking the rim and getting to the FT line to beat #Lakers 126-115. Porzingis 28, Tatum 25, Brown 18, White 18, Holiday 18, Pritchard 10; Davis 40, Prince 17, James 16, Hachimura 12, Reaves 11. – 7:26 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers dug themselves an 18-point deficit in the 1st Q and never fully recovered, losing 126-115 to Boston on Christmas. AD 40p on 15-of-26 shooting 13r 4a; Prince 17p on 5-of-10 from 3; LeBron 16p on 5-of-14 9r 8a; Rui 12p on 5-of-14 (2-of-9 from 3); Reaves 11p 6r 3a – 7:26 PM
The Lakers dug themselves an 18-point deficit in the 1st Q and never fully recovered, losing 126-115 to Boston on Christmas. AD 40p on 15-of-26 shooting 13r 4a; Prince 17p on 5-of-10 from 3; LeBron 16p on 5-of-14 9r 8a; Rui 12p on 5-of-14 (2-of-9 from 3); Reaves 11p 6r 3a – 7:26 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Celtics 126, Lakers 115
The Lakers drop to 16-15. They are just 2-6 since the In-Season Tournament. AD had a season-high 40 points, 13 rebounds and 1 block. LeBron had 16 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Taurean Prince had 17 points.
Up next: vs. Charlotte on Thursday. – 7:25 PM
Final: Celtics 126, Lakers 115
The Lakers drop to 16-15. They are just 2-6 since the In-Season Tournament. AD had a season-high 40 points, 13 rebounds and 1 block. LeBron had 16 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Taurean Prince had 17 points.
Up next: vs. Charlotte on Thursday. – 7:25 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics finally get a win on this trip in a wire-to-wire battle, beating the Lakers 126-115. Terrific game management by Jayson Tatum, some great shot making and rim protection from Kristaps Porziņģis, and the Stock Market was booming as White & Holiday were on fire. – 7:25 PM
Celtics finally get a win on this trip in a wire-to-wire battle, beating the Lakers 126-115. Terrific game management by Jayson Tatum, some great shot making and rim protection from Kristaps Porziņģis, and the Stock Market was booming as White & Holiday were on fire. – 7:25 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
The Celtics are so loaded. Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White were their best players today. Crazy to say that about a team that also has Tatum, Brown, and Holiday. But it’s not the first time this season that’s been true. – 7:25 PM
The Celtics are so loaded. Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White were their best players today. Crazy to say that about a team that also has Tatum, Brown, and Holiday. But it’s not the first time this season that’s been true. – 7:25 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron in his 18th Christmas game:
16 PTS
9 REB
8 AST
5-14 FG
3 straight losses on Christmas Day. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 7:25 PM
LeBron in his 18th Christmas game:
16 PTS
9 REB
8 AST
5-14 FG
3 straight losses on Christmas Day. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 7:25 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Derrick White today:
18 PTS
11 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
Doing it all. statmuse.com/nba/player/der… – 7:25 PM
Derrick White today:
18 PTS
11 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
Doing it all. statmuse.com/nba/player/der… – 7:25 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Tatum today:
25 PTS
8 REB
7 AST
12-13 FT
3 straight wins vs LeBron. statmuse.com/nba/player/jay… – 7:25 PM
Tatum today:
25 PTS
8 REB
7 AST
12-13 FT
3 straight wins vs LeBron. statmuse.com/nba/player/jay… – 7:25 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
How about this road trip for Boston? Drop an overtime thriller in Golden State and proceed to mow down the Kings, Clippers and Lakers to close it out. – 7:24 PM
How about this road trip for Boston? Drop an overtime thriller in Golden State and proceed to mow down the Kings, Clippers and Lakers to close it out. – 7:24 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Since the In-Season Tournament Final didn’t officially count, this is the first 40-point game of the season for Anthony Davis (he had 41 in the IST Final).
His last time scoring 40 was Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals vs. Denver. – 7:22 PM
Since the In-Season Tournament Final didn’t officially count, this is the first 40-point game of the season for Anthony Davis (he had 41 in the IST Final).
His last time scoring 40 was Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals vs. Denver. – 7:22 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Anthony Davis with the first 40-point game against the Celtics this year. – 7:22 PM
Anthony Davis with the first 40-point game against the Celtics this year. – 7:22 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Six different Celtics scoring over six minutes or so to turn an 8 point game into a 15 point game and time running out for the Lakers – 7:21 PM
Six different Celtics scoring over six minutes or so to turn an 8 point game into a 15 point game and time running out for the Lakers – 7:21 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Celtics didn’t really hit their 3s, didn’t get dominant scoring performances from their biggest stars, let Anthony Davis get an efficient 38 and 13, and are on the verge of another blowout win anyway.
This team is tough, you guys. – 7:21 PM
Celtics didn’t really hit their 3s, didn’t get dominant scoring performances from their biggest stars, let Anthony Davis get an efficient 38 and 13, and are on the verge of another blowout win anyway.
This team is tough, you guys. – 7:21 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Celtics about to complete blowout sweep of Sac, LAC and LAL. Excellent team with pieces that really fit. I got them over the field right now. – 7:20 PM
Celtics about to complete blowout sweep of Sac, LAC and LAL. Excellent team with pieces that really fit. I got them over the field right now. – 7:20 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Only 2 offensive rebounds for the Lakers in the 2nd half (none in the 4th) for 0 second-chance points. LA had 9 offensive rebounds and 9 second-chance points in 1st half. – 7:20 PM
Only 2 offensive rebounds for the Lakers in the 2nd half (none in the 4th) for 0 second-chance points. LA had 9 offensive rebounds and 9 second-chance points in 1st half. – 7:20 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James arguably had his best game of the season in OKC on Saturday with 40 points. He followed it up with perhaps his worst today, 16 points on 5-for-14 shooting with 2:40 remaining in the 4th Q. – 7:20 PM
LeBron James arguably had his best game of the season in OKC on Saturday with 40 points. He followed it up with perhaps his worst today, 16 points on 5-for-14 shooting with 2:40 remaining in the 4th Q. – 7:20 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Just about over here in LA. Celtics best game is probably better than everyone’s best game in the NBA. Not sure it definitively means anything but…when they put it together it’s something to behold – 7:19 PM
Just about over here in LA. Celtics best game is probably better than everyone’s best game in the NBA. Not sure it definitively means anything but…when they put it together it’s something to behold – 7:19 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
It didn’t start great – but the #Celtics will come away with a nice 3-1 west coast swing including two blowouts, one without Tatum and another without Porzingis. The flexibility of this roster is astounding. – 7:19 PM
It didn’t start great – but the #Celtics will come away with a nice 3-1 west coast swing including two blowouts, one without Tatum and another without Porzingis. The flexibility of this roster is astounding. – 7:19 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Pretty sweet closeout by Holiday to make LeBron’s controller glitch like that. – 7:19 PM
Pretty sweet closeout by Holiday to make LeBron’s controller glitch like that. – 7:19 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
The Celtics have a mathematical advantage in every game, which isn’t fair because they also have a talent advantage in every game. – 7:18 PM
The Celtics have a mathematical advantage in every game, which isn’t fair because they also have a talent advantage in every game. – 7:18 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Probably was a good idea for LeBron to try to pass out of this 56 footer pic.twitter.com/FiXcawyuPf – 7:18 PM
Probably was a good idea for LeBron to try to pass out of this 56 footer pic.twitter.com/FiXcawyuPf – 7:18 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Yep! The Celtics are the best team in the NBA. If they stay healthy I don’t see a single team in the NBA beating them in a 7 game series. Carry the hell on… – 7:17 PM
Yep! The Celtics are the best team in the NBA. If they stay healthy I don’t see a single team in the NBA beating them in a 7 game series. Carry the hell on… – 7:17 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Celtics aren’t going to double the post under any circumstances now it looks like. Content to give up 2s with this lead up 14 late 4th. – 7:17 PM
Celtics aren’t going to double the post under any circumstances now it looks like. Content to give up 2s with this lead up 14 late 4th. – 7:17 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis has a season-high 38 points tonight (excluding the In-Season Tournament championship game). – 7:16 PM
Anthony Davis has a season-high 38 points tonight (excluding the In-Season Tournament championship game). – 7:16 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Christmas clinic for Derrick White. The game changed when Boston put the ball in his hands. – 7:16 PM
Christmas clinic for Derrick White. The game changed when Boston put the ball in his hands. – 7:16 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis is up to a season-high 38 points on 15-for-25 shooting. – 7:16 PM
Anthony Davis is up to a season-high 38 points on 15-for-25 shooting. – 7:16 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Lots of energy from Jrue Holiday with the second unit today. He’s sprinting in circles on defense to help and recover, even getting a big block on Rui from behind after Rui attacked his closeout. Then on offense, he’s getting into the paint and kicking out to the corners well. – 7:12 PM
Lots of energy from Jrue Holiday with the second unit today. He’s sprinting in circles on defense to help and recover, even getting a big block on Rui from behind after Rui attacked his closeout. Then on offense, he’s getting into the paint and kicking out to the corners well. – 7:12 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron James is 2/7 at the rim. I wonder when the last time was he shot so poorly from there. He missed a couple of pretty good looks early in the 4th. – 7:11 PM
LeBron James is 2/7 at the rim. I wonder when the last time was he shot so poorly from there. He missed a couple of pretty good looks early in the 4th. – 7:11 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics attacking the rim and scoring on cuts, have played a strong defensive half. Up 11 with 6:11 left. Tatum and Brown a combined 10 for 28 FG. Porzingis and White 40 pts on 16 for 26 FG. – 7:10 PM
#Celtics attacking the rim and scoring on cuts, have played a strong defensive half. Up 11 with 6:11 left. Tatum and Brown a combined 10 for 28 FG. Porzingis and White 40 pts on 16 for 26 FG. – 7:10 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
All 5 Celtics starters now have 16 points or more. Porzingis the only one with 20+. – 7:09 PM
All 5 Celtics starters now have 16 points or more. Porzingis the only one with 20+. – 7:09 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
I don’t think I’ve ever seen Pritchard and Hauser misconsecutive three-pointers by as much as those two did – 7:05 PM
I don’t think I’ve ever seen Pritchard and Hauser misconsecutive three-pointers by as much as those two did – 7:05 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics will go small after a 20 second Queta stint to end the 3rd. – 7:02 PM
#Celtics will go small after a 20 second Queta stint to end the 3rd. – 7:02 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 3Q: Celtics 99, Lakers 90.
Boston with a 41-point 3Q to take a nine-point lead going into the fourth. Anthony Davis: 33 points, 13 rebounds, three assists. – 6:58 PM
End of 3Q: Celtics 99, Lakers 90.
Boston with a 41-point 3Q to take a nine-point lead going into the fourth. Anthony Davis: 33 points, 13 rebounds, three assists. – 6:58 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers took a 2-point lead early in the 3rd Q, but Boston put together a run that ultimately has them leading 99-90 with 12 minutes to play.
Anthony Davis has a 33-point, 13-rebound double-double already in his 31 minutes. – 6:58 PM
The Lakers took a 2-point lead early in the 3rd Q, but Boston put together a run that ultimately has them leading 99-90 with 12 minutes to play.
Anthony Davis has a 33-point, 13-rebound double-double already in his 31 minutes. – 6:58 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
99-90 C’s lead after 3. AD carrying the Lakers with 33-13. Porzingis with 24-10 for the Celtics – 6:58 PM
99-90 C’s lead after 3. AD carrying the Lakers with 33-13. Porzingis with 24-10 for the Celtics – 6:58 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Celtics 99, Lakers 90
Anthony Davis has 32 points and 13 rebounds. Taurean Prince has 17 points (five 3s). LeBron has 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Boston is killing LA in transition. LA’s starters are -10 in eight minutes (-9 in 18 minutes overall). – 6:57 PM
Third quarter: Celtics 99, Lakers 90
Anthony Davis has 32 points and 13 rebounds. Taurean Prince has 17 points (five 3s). LeBron has 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Boston is killing LA in transition. LA’s starters are -10 in eight minutes (-9 in 18 minutes overall). – 6:57 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
actually that’s “All-Stocking-Stuffer forward Sam Hauser” on first reference, please
theathletic.com/5151873/2023/1… – 6:54 PM
actually that’s “All-Stocking-Stuffer forward Sam Hauser” on first reference, please
theathletic.com/5151873/2023/1… – 6:54 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Tatum isn’t scoring well and he needs to be more aggressive in that regard, but he’s doing other things. He has 5 assists and 7 rebounds, and he’s doing other little things to contribute. – 6:52 PM
Tatum isn’t scoring well and he needs to be more aggressive in that regard, but he’s doing other things. He has 5 assists and 7 rebounds, and he’s doing other little things to contribute. – 6:52 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Celtics are begging Rui Hachimura to take 3s and he’s saying ok sounds good.
Now 0 for 7. – 6:48 PM
Celtics are begging Rui Hachimura to take 3s and he’s saying ok sounds good.
Now 0 for 7. – 6:48 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Austin Reaves’ 3-pointer in transiton — off a Taurean Prince steal and a great screen from AD near halfcourt — have the Lakers back within four, 83-79, with 4:28 left in the third quarter. LA is hanging around. AD continues to carry them (27 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists). – 6:46 PM
Austin Reaves’ 3-pointer in transiton — off a Taurean Prince steal and a great screen from AD near halfcourt — have the Lakers back within four, 83-79, with 4:28 left in the third quarter. LA is hanging around. AD continues to carry them (27 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists). – 6:46 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tatum’s last basket came with 4:58 left in the first quarter.
But Cs continue to show that their top 5 is better than the other top 5s. – 6:45 PM
Tatum’s last basket came with 4:58 left in the first quarter.
But Cs continue to show that their top 5 is better than the other top 5s. – 6:45 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Devastating turnover by Tatum, who just hasn’t been right today. – 6:44 PM
Devastating turnover by Tatum, who just hasn’t been right today. – 6:44 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brown’s decision to pass out of a tough 2 there set up Porzingis’ wide open 3. Need more of that from Tatum. – 6:43 PM
Brown’s decision to pass out of a tough 2 there set up Porzingis’ wide open 3. Need more of that from Tatum. – 6:43 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Taurean Prince has already tied his season high with five 3-ponters. #Lakers #Celtics – 6:41 PM
Taurean Prince has already tied his season high with five 3-ponters. #Lakers #Celtics – 6:41 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
The #Celtics aren’t quite as devastating defensively as they were in ’22 with the Rob-Al combination, but they’re flashing that defensive alignment with KP cheating away from Vanderbilt and it’s incredibly effective. – 6:40 PM
The #Celtics aren’t quite as devastating defensively as they were in ’22 with the Rob-Al combination, but they’re flashing that defensive alignment with KP cheating away from Vanderbilt and it’s incredibly effective. – 6:40 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Derrick White is holding his left elbow and trying to shake it off after that last play. – 6:38 PM
Derrick White is holding his left elbow and trying to shake it off after that last play. – 6:38 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
The only mismatch Boston should be hunting is Porzings vs. a small on a switch. Everything else should come off good ball movement, drive & kicks – 6:37 PM
The only mismatch Boston should be hunting is Porzings vs. a small on a switch. Everything else should come off good ball movement, drive & kicks – 6:37 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers’ starters are -13 in eight minutes today (-9 in the first half and -4 in the second). These negative minutes against one of the league’s best lineups are swinging the game. – 6:36 PM
The Lakers’ starters are -13 in eight minutes today (-9 in the first half and -4 in the second). These negative minutes against one of the league’s best lineups are swinging the game. – 6:36 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Porzingis and Holiday are the Celtics’ leading scorers at the moment. Combined 12 for 18 from the field. – 6:34 PM
Porzingis and Holiday are the Celtics’ leading scorers at the moment. Combined 12 for 18 from the field. – 6:34 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Celtics are in the bonus from this point on in the third. Let’s see if they apply some rim pressure – 6:33 PM
Celtics are in the bonus from this point on in the third. Let’s see if they apply some rim pressure – 6:33 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
From pregame: Gabe Vincent will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks during his recovery, a source confirmed to ESPN. The surgery could happen as soon as Tuesday. bit.ly/3v6mbg8 – 6:30 PM
From pregame: Gabe Vincent will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks during his recovery, a source confirmed to ESPN. The surgery could happen as soon as Tuesday. bit.ly/3v6mbg8 – 6:30 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Porzingis has hit 3-of-4 since the end of the 2nd. C’s need to find him. – 6:30 PM
Porzingis has hit 3-of-4 since the end of the 2nd. C’s need to find him. – 6:30 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
With 11 in the first half Jayson Tatum moves past Giannis into 9th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list for players by age 25. pic.twitter.com/NzVGpxWByv – 6:28 PM
With 11 in the first half Jayson Tatum moves past Giannis into 9th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list for players by age 25. pic.twitter.com/NzVGpxWByv – 6:28 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Celtics say Jaylen Brown will play in the second half with his lower back contusion. – 6:26 PM
Celtics say Jaylen Brown will play in the second half with his lower back contusion. – 6:26 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Jaylen Brown is back on the court to start the second half. – 6:25 PM
Jaylen Brown is back on the court to start the second half. – 6:25 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Jaylen Brown is taking free throws during the halftime break here. Not moving a ton, but also not clutching at his back or anything. – 6:25 PM
Jaylen Brown is taking free throws during the halftime break here. Not moving a ton, but also not clutching at his back or anything. – 6:25 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Rarely got to have the big family dinner on Christmas Day because of the Celtics’ schedule. But on the selected day around now as we were finishing the main course, Mom would invariably say, “Oh, the rolls! They’re still in the oven!”
Enjoy the burnt rolls while you can, people. – 6:24 PM
Rarely got to have the big family dinner on Christmas Day because of the Celtics’ schedule. But on the selected day around now as we were finishing the main course, Mom would invariably say, “Oh, the rolls! They’re still in the oven!”
Enjoy the burnt rolls while you can, people. – 6:24 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown testing his back and getting some shots up during halftime. Was questionable to return after the collision, but looks like he could be back soon. pic.twitter.com/ZkN19UtZ3i – 6:22 PM
Jaylen Brown testing his back and getting some shots up during halftime. Was questionable to return after the collision, but looks like he could be back soon. pic.twitter.com/ZkN19UtZ3i – 6:22 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Brown is on the floor taking shots before the 3Q begins. #Celtics #Lakers – 6:22 PM
Brown is on the floor taking shots before the 3Q begins. #Celtics #Lakers – 6:22 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Jaylen Brown is questionable to return after taking a knee to the back from LeBron James masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 6:18 PM
New: Jaylen Brown is questionable to return after taking a knee to the back from LeBron James masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 6:18 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Celtics 58, Lakers 57
LA has outscored Boston 45-28 since trailing 30-12 at the 3:57 mark of the first quarter. AD has 20 points and 7 rebounds. Taurean Prince has 11 points. LeBron has 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. LA has been fine outside of the starting group. – 6:15 PM
Halftime: Celtics 58, Lakers 57
LA has outscored Boston 45-28 since trailing 30-12 at the 3:57 mark of the first quarter. AD has 20 points and 7 rebounds. Taurean Prince has 11 points. LeBron has 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. LA has been fine outside of the starting group. – 6:15 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Phenomenal start fell into sloppy offensive execution in the 2nd. Porzingis made some important shots, but Tatum still hasn’t quite found the rhythm, movement in the offense you’re looking for on this trip. He needs to have a much better second half. Brown injury a concern – 6:13 PM
Phenomenal start fell into sloppy offensive execution in the 2nd. Porzingis made some important shots, but Tatum still hasn’t quite found the rhythm, movement in the offense you’re looking for on this trip. He needs to have a much better second half. Brown injury a concern – 6:13 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
AD has 20 points, 7 rebounds, Taurean Prince 11 points to keep Lakers within 58-57 of Celtics at the half. – 6:12 PM
AD has 20 points, 7 rebounds, Taurean Prince 11 points to keep Lakers within 58-57 of Celtics at the half. – 6:12 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics barely hanging on to a 58-57 lead at HT as AD misses the open shot. LeBron started dominating the glass & flying in transition to get the Lakers going and they have the Celtics on their back foot now. AD has been elite in the post as well & they’ve worked around KP well. – 6:12 PM
Celtics barely hanging on to a 58-57 lead at HT as AD misses the open shot. LeBron started dominating the glass & flying in transition to get the Lakers going and they have the Celtics on their back foot now. AD has been elite in the post as well & they’ve worked around KP well. – 6:12 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers-Celtics went from Memorial Day Massacre vibes to NBA Finals fun. Celtics with a 58-57 half-time lead over the Lakers. – 6:11 PM
Lakers-Celtics went from Memorial Day Massacre vibes to NBA Finals fun. Celtics with a 58-57 half-time lead over the Lakers. – 6:11 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis was terrific in the 1st half vs. Boston, scoring 20 points on 9 of 14 FG’s, including a bucket with 19 seconds left to get LAL within a point at 58-57.
Boston had led by 18 in the 1st Q after a torrid start. – 6:11 PM
Anthony Davis was terrific in the 1st half vs. Boston, scoring 20 points on 9 of 14 FG’s, including a bucket with 19 seconds left to get LAL within a point at 58-57.
Boston had led by 18 in the 1st Q after a torrid start. – 6:11 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Not sure if that challenge was worth it for the Lakers. No more challenges left. LeBron wasn’t actually in foul trouble. Possession wouldn’t have been theirs regardless – 6:11 PM
Not sure if that challenge was worth it for the Lakers. No more challenges left. LeBron wasn’t actually in foul trouble. Possession wouldn’t have been theirs regardless – 6:11 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis has been amazing today: 20 points (9-14 FGs), seven rebounds (three offensive), two assists and a block in 19 minutes. He’s almost single-handedly kept LA in this game. – 6:10 PM
Anthony Davis has been amazing today: 20 points (9-14 FGs), seven rebounds (three offensive), two assists and a block in 19 minutes. He’s almost single-handedly kept LA in this game. – 6:10 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics say Jaylen Brown is questionable return with a lower back contusion – 6:10 PM
Celtics say Jaylen Brown is questionable return with a lower back contusion – 6:10 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown questionable to return with lower back contusion. – 6:09 PM
Jaylen Brown questionable to return with lower back contusion. – 6:09 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
#NEBHInjuryReport update at Lakers:
Jaylen Brown (lower back contusion) – QUESTIONABLE TO RETURN – 6:09 PM
#NEBHInjuryReport update at Lakers:
Jaylen Brown (lower back contusion) – QUESTIONABLE TO RETURN – 6:09 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Reaves thought he got fouled by White on a drive at the 1:34 mark (no call); LeBron blocked the ensuing transition attempt from Tatum, but it was ruled a reach-in foul on Taurean Prince during an LAL challenge, and Tatum got FT’s anyway. – 6:09 PM
Reaves thought he got fouled by White on a drive at the 1:34 mark (no call); LeBron blocked the ensuing transition attempt from Tatum, but it was ruled a reach-in foul on Taurean Prince during an LAL challenge, and Tatum got FT’s anyway. – 6:09 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jaylen Brown is questionable to return with a lower back contusion. #Celtics #Lakers – 6:09 PM
Jaylen Brown is questionable to return with a lower back contusion. #Celtics #Lakers – 6:09 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jaylen Brown is questionable to return, the Celtics announce – 6:09 PM
Jaylen Brown is questionable to return, the Celtics announce – 6:09 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
The Celtics say Jaylen Brown (lower back) is questionable to return after colliding with LeBron James. – 6:09 PM
The Celtics say Jaylen Brown (lower back) is questionable to return after colliding with LeBron James. – 6:09 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers challenge was successful….kind of. LeBron not called for a foul. Instead, Prince gets one. Tatum still goes to the FT line. Scott Foster definitely trolled the fans in dramatic effect when sharing his decision – 6:09 PM
Lakers challenge was successful….kind of. LeBron not called for a foul. Instead, Prince gets one. Tatum still goes to the FT line. Scott Foster definitely trolled the fans in dramatic effect when sharing his decision – 6:09 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
No matter the outcome of that challenge, it was bad one. Lakers lose the challenge and are now out of them — in a close game – – with the second half still to come. Best case scenario would have been Boston ball. That’s a situation where Darvin Ham should have told LBJ no. – 6:08 PM
No matter the outcome of that challenge, it was bad one. Lakers lose the challenge and are now out of them — in a close game – – with the second half still to come. Best case scenario would have been Boston ball. That’s a situation where Darvin Ham should have told LBJ no. – 6:08 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James’ block is ruled clean but there was a foul on Taurean Prince on the way up. – 6:08 PM
LeBron James’ block is ruled clean but there was a foul on Taurean Prince on the way up. – 6:08 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
LeBron blocked ruled clean but Tatum was fouled by Prince on the way up. Tatum actually lost the ball on Prince’s strip – 6:08 PM
LeBron blocked ruled clean but Tatum was fouled by Prince on the way up. Tatum actually lost the ball on Prince’s strip – 6:08 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Darvin challenges the foul called against LeBron James on the chasedown block against Jayson Tatum. Successful challenge but refs say no foul on LeBron but Taurean Prince fouled Tatum, so Tatum gets 2 FTs anyway. – 6:08 PM
Darvin challenges the foul called against LeBron James on the chasedown block against Jayson Tatum. Successful challenge but refs say no foul on LeBron but Taurean Prince fouled Tatum, so Tatum gets 2 FTs anyway. – 6:08 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Scott Frost said there’s no foul on LeBron, so the crowd cheered. Then he hit them with the “however!” and it’s a foul on Prince. So Tatum gets 2 free throws out of all that. – 6:08 PM
Scott Frost said there’s no foul on LeBron, so the crowd cheered. Then he hit them with the “however!” and it’s a foul on Prince. So Tatum gets 2 free throws out of all that. – 6:08 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Challenge successful, no foul on James but a foul on Prince. #Celtics #Lakers – 6:08 PM
Challenge successful, no foul on James but a foul on Prince. #Celtics #Lakers – 6:08 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
The Lakers are going to win this challenge because the foul wasn’t on LeBron. But Tatum did get fouled by Prince, so it’s going to end up being a waste of a challenge because the result is going to end up being the same – 6:06 PM
The Lakers are going to win this challenge because the foul wasn’t on LeBron. But Tatum did get fouled by Prince, so it’s going to end up being a waste of a challenge because the result is going to end up being the same – 6:06 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Wow. #Lakers are going to use both challenges in the first half. – 6:06 PM
Wow. #Lakers are going to use both challenges in the first half. – 6:06 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
It’s absurd Lakers have to waste their challenge on that. call. Didn’t look like a foul at all live and is clearly clean on replay. Also LeBron called for it so you know it’s getting overturned lol – 6:05 PM
It’s absurd Lakers have to waste their challenge on that. call. Didn’t look like a foul at all live and is clearly clean on replay. Also LeBron called for it so you know it’s getting overturned lol – 6:05 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James passionately calling for a challenge after officials called him for a foul on Tatum’s chase down block. – 6:05 PM
LeBron James passionately calling for a challenge after officials called him for a foul on Tatum’s chase down block. – 6:05 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Great block by LeBron but looked like he got Tatum in the back of the head? – 6:04 PM
Great block by LeBron but looked like he got Tatum in the back of the head? – 6:04 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Yeah, Tatum just got chased down by LeBron. Ain’t no foul there. #Celtics #Lakers – 6:04 PM
Yeah, Tatum just got chased down by LeBron. Ain’t no foul there. #Celtics #Lakers – 6:04 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
The offense has slowed down way too much this quarter and #Celtics have fallen to 7/23 from 3. – 6:04 PM
The offense has slowed down way too much this quarter and #Celtics have fallen to 7/23 from 3. – 6:04 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
lakers fans chanting ref you suck and it’s not even at scott foster what a curveball – 6:03 PM
lakers fans chanting ref you suck and it’s not even at scott foster what a curveball – 6:03 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
LeBron James is re-entering the game after both he and Jaylen Brown remained on the court for a few seconds following a collision. – 6:02 PM
LeBron James is re-entering the game after both he and Jaylen Brown remained on the court for a few seconds following a collision. – 6:02 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Looks like Brown went to the locker room. LeBron to the bench but he’s about to check back in. Bionic man, I suppose – 6:01 PM
Looks like Brown went to the locker room. LeBron to the bench but he’s about to check back in. Bionic man, I suppose – 6:01 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Ay yi yi … LeBron is still on the bench. pic.twitter.com/wpy6tbq7Jp – 6:01 PM
Ay yi yi … LeBron is still on the bench. pic.twitter.com/wpy6tbq7Jp – 6:01 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A collision between LeBron and Brown quieted the building as both recovered on the ground for a time. LeBron is about to check back into the game after a brief rest. – 6:01 PM
A collision between LeBron and Brown quieted the building as both recovered on the ground for a time. LeBron is about to check back into the game after a brief rest. – 6:01 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James just got up off the bench on his own and will check in soon. – 6:01 PM
LeBron James just got up off the bench on his own and will check in soon. – 6:01 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James is walking back to the bench after appearing to suffer a left knee injury while guarding Jaylen Brown.
Looks like Jaylen tripped up while LeBron was trailing him and LeBron accidentally kneed Jaylen in the back. – 6:00 PM
LeBron James is walking back to the bench after appearing to suffer a left knee injury while guarding Jaylen Brown.
Looks like Jaylen tripped up while LeBron was trailing him and LeBron accidentally kneed Jaylen in the back. – 6:00 PM
offense Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are both shaken up here from an awkward collision. Brown is favoring his back and LeBron is holding his left knee. James is subbing out of the game and will be attended to on the bench. – 6:00 PM
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are both shaken up here from an awkward collision. Brown is favoring his back and LeBron is holding his left knee. James is subbing out of the game and will be attended to on the bench. – 6:00 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Brown is headed to the locker room. James is on the #Lakers bench. #Celtics – 6:00 PM
Brown is headed to the locker room. James is on the #Lakers bench. #Celtics – 6:00 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Both LeBron James (left knee) and Jaylen Brown (back) look in serious pain after getting tangled up. Brown and LeBron eventually got up. Brown is still in the game, while LeBron is on the bench. – 6:00 PM
Both LeBron James (left knee) and Jaylen Brown (back) look in serious pain after getting tangled up. Brown and LeBron eventually got up. Brown is still in the game, while LeBron is on the bench. – 6:00 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Brown rises to his feet and looks to be OK. James is flexing his left knee and his rises to his feet. #Celtics #Lakers – 5:59 PM
Brown rises to his feet and looks to be OK. James is flexing his left knee and his rises to his feet. #Celtics #Lakers – 5:59 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown both down. LeBron is grabbing his left knee. Lakers players make a circle around James. – 5:58 PM
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown both down. LeBron is grabbing his left knee. Lakers players make a circle around James. – 5:58 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
LeBron and Jaylen just collided and both players are down and in a lot of pain. LeBron looks to be holding his leg, Jaylen his back. – 5:58 PM
LeBron and Jaylen just collided and both players are down and in a lot of pain. LeBron looks to be holding his leg, Jaylen his back. – 5:58 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
LeBron and Jaylen Brown are down. Might’ve bumped knees I’m not sure. LeBron holding his left knee though – 5:58 PM
LeBron and Jaylen Brown are down. Might’ve bumped knees I’m not sure. LeBron holding his left knee though – 5:58 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown collided and both are down writhing in pain. #Celtics #Lakers – 5:58 PM
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown collided and both are down writhing in pain. #Celtics #Lakers – 5:58 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown just collided and are both rolling on the floor in pain. – 5:58 PM
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown just collided and are both rolling on the floor in pain. – 5:58 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown and LeBron James are both down after a collision. That didn’t look great – 5:58 PM
Jaylen Brown and LeBron James are both down after a collision. That didn’t look great – 5:58 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics cold from 3 in the 2Q while the #Lakers‘ rim pressure continues. LA has done a great job keeping BOS off the offensive glass too.
Porzingis is 0-4 3PT. Tatum only has 1 FGA this quarter. pic.twitter.com/ckJK3lHEsD – 5:56 PM
#Celtics cold from 3 in the 2Q while the #Lakers‘ rim pressure continues. LA has done a great job keeping BOS off the offensive glass too.
Porzingis is 0-4 3PT. Tatum only has 1 FGA this quarter. pic.twitter.com/ckJK3lHEsD – 5:56 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
32-14 Boston over first eight minutes of the game.
30-15 Lakers over next ten minutes of the game – 5:55 PM
32-14 Boston over first eight minutes of the game.
30-15 Lakers over next ten minutes of the game – 5:55 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics are just 5-of-18 from the field over the last nine minutes. Still getting great looks but have cooled off considerably. – 5:55 PM
Celtics are just 5-of-18 from the field over the last nine minutes. Still getting great looks but have cooled off considerably. – 5:55 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Aside from Payton Pritchard’s explosion to open up the second quarter, the Celtics are 1/7 from the field in this period. – 5:55 PM
Aside from Payton Pritchard’s explosion to open up the second quarter, the Celtics are 1/7 from the field in this period. – 5:55 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
18th Christmas game for King James.
Votes count as TRIPLE: on.nba.com/473wZJq pic.twitter.com/ubuIf6D4Ut – 5:55 PM
18th Christmas game for King James.
Votes count as TRIPLE: on.nba.com/473wZJq pic.twitter.com/ubuIf6D4Ut – 5:55 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis drilled a 3 to get LAL within 3 at 47-44, after they’d trailed by as many as 18 in the 1st Q.
Davis is 8 for 12 towards 18 points with 5 rebounds, scoring on Boston inside and out.
Davis, after taking only 4 threes in November, has hit 7 in the last 7 games. – 5:55 PM
Anthony Davis drilled a 3 to get LAL within 3 at 47-44, after they’d trailed by as many as 18 in the 1st Q.
Davis is 8 for 12 towards 18 points with 5 rebounds, scoring on Boston inside and out.
Davis, after taking only 4 threes in November, has hit 7 in the last 7 games. – 5:55 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Notable that Lakers 7-0 run occurred as Boston went back to their starters, who dominated at the start. KP missed a couple of wide open 3s in that run, AD is helping on Boston’s 1 on 1 attacks so KP will need to do that. – 5:55 PM
Notable that Lakers 7-0 run occurred as Boston went back to their starters, who dominated at the start. KP missed a couple of wide open 3s in that run, AD is helping on Boston’s 1 on 1 attacks so KP will need to do that. – 5:55 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
30-15 Lakers run and the Celtics’ 18-point lead is down to 3. Lakers have settled in offensively and 12-16 from the field after a 6-20 start. – 5:54 PM
30-15 Lakers run and the Celtics’ 18-point lead is down to 3. Lakers have settled in offensively and 12-16 from the field after a 6-20 start. – 5:54 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Credit to Jaylen, who’s having his best defensive season in years, picking up LeBron with Holiday needing to play LeBron. #Celtics have used Holiday on matchups like Davis, Giannis, Embiid since Smart, Grant left over the summer and Horford moved to the bench. – 5:53 PM
Credit to Jaylen, who’s having his best defensive season in years, picking up LeBron with Holiday needing to play LeBron. #Celtics have used Holiday on matchups like Davis, Giannis, Embiid since Smart, Grant left over the summer and Horford moved to the bench. – 5:53 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
30-15 #Lakers run. #Celtics lead down to 3. Just missing the shots they hit earlier. – 5:53 PM
30-15 #Lakers run. #Celtics lead down to 3. Just missing the shots they hit earlier. – 5:53 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
After a hot start, Jaylen Brown out there doing too much right now. #Celtics #Lakers – 5:52 PM
After a hot start, Jaylen Brown out there doing too much right now. #Celtics #Lakers – 5:52 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Most Christmas Day wins in NBA history
Dwyane Wade: 10 in 13 games
LeBron James: 10 in 18
Udonis Haslem: 9 in 10
James Harden: 9 in 11
Dick Van Arsdale: 9 in 12 – 5:52 PM
Most Christmas Day wins in NBA history
Dwyane Wade: 10 in 13 games
LeBron James: 10 in 18
Udonis Haslem: 9 in 10
James Harden: 9 in 11
Dick Van Arsdale: 9 in 12 – 5:52 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LeBron fell asleep and Pritchard has 10 straight. #Celtics needed to cut in this one and Holiday, Brown and now PP have done a great job. – 5:47 PM
LeBron fell asleep and Pritchard has 10 straight. #Celtics needed to cut in this one and Holiday, Brown and now PP have done a great job. – 5:47 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
LeBron James has taken down a lot of greats, but can he stop Payton Pritchard?
Tune in to find out – 5:46 PM
LeBron James has taken down a lot of greats, but can he stop Payton Pritchard?
Tune in to find out – 5:46 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Payton Pritchard with a quick 10 points to start the 2nd quarter. Getting good looks, including that cut just now. – 5:46 PM
Payton Pritchard with a quick 10 points to start the 2nd quarter. Getting good looks, including that cut just now. – 5:46 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Queta’s defensive versatility has really grown on this road trip. He just defended LeBron perfectly in transition to force him into a traveling spin move. Queta’s been solid guarding in space on switches and tricky help spots. He’s become more than a deep drop center. – 5:44 PM
Queta’s defensive versatility has really grown on this road trip. He just defended LeBron perfectly in transition to force him into a traveling spin move. Queta’s been solid guarding in space on switches and tricky help spots. He’s become more than a deep drop center. – 5:44 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers trailed by as many as 18, but were able to cut it to single digits heading into the 2nd Q, down 32-23. AD leads LAL with 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting and 5 rebounds. The Celtics starters are shooting 13-for-22 (59%) – 5:38 PM
The Lakers trailed by as many as 18, but were able to cut it to single digits heading into the 2nd Q, down 32-23. AD leads LAL with 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting and 5 rebounds. The Celtics starters are shooting 13-for-22 (59%) – 5:38 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Celtics hold a 32-23 first-quarter lead over the Lakers. Lakers got themselves back into as Boston went scoreless and missed seven consecutive shots for final 3:11 – 5:37 PM
Celtics hold a 32-23 first-quarter lead over the Lakers. Lakers got themselves back into as Boston went scoreless and missed seven consecutive shots for final 3:11 – 5:37 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Celtics 32, Lakers 23
After trailing by as many as 18 points, LA closed the quarter on an 11-2 run to trim the deficit to single digits. AD has 13 points and 5 rebounds. LA has stayed afloat with 6 offensive rebounds. BOS is getting to the rim way too easily. – 5:37 PM
First quarter: Celtics 32, Lakers 23
After trailing by as many as 18 points, LA closed the quarter on an 11-2 run to trim the deficit to single digits. AD has 13 points and 5 rebounds. LA has stayed afloat with 6 offensive rebounds. BOS is getting to the rim way too easily. – 5:37 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 1Q: Celtics 32, Lakers 23.
Lakers close out the quarter on a 9-0 run after the slow start. Boston with 10 points off of L.A.’s five turnovers. Anthony Davis: 13 points, five rebounds. Celtics shooting 50% (13-26) from the field. Lakers shooting 37.5% (9-24). – 5:37 PM
End of 1Q: Celtics 32, Lakers 23.
Lakers close out the quarter on a 9-0 run after the slow start. Boston with 10 points off of L.A.’s five turnovers. Anthony Davis: 13 points, five rebounds. Celtics shooting 50% (13-26) from the field. Lakers shooting 37.5% (9-24). – 5:37 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Celtics 32, Lakers 23
After trailing by as many as 18 points, LA closed the first quarter well and trimming the deficit to single digits. AD has 13 points and 5 rebounds. LA has stayed afloat with 6 offensive rebounds. Boston is getting to the rim way too easily. – 5:36 PM
First quarter: Celtics 32, Lakers 23
After trailing by as many as 18 points, LA closed the first quarter well and trimming the deficit to single digits. AD has 13 points and 5 rebounds. LA has stayed afloat with 6 offensive rebounds. Boston is getting to the rim way too easily. – 5:36 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
9-0 Lakers run to end the 1st quarter. Still a 32-23 Celtics lead. C’s are 3-12 from 3 now after some misses to end the quarter. – 5:36 PM
9-0 Lakers run to end the 1st quarter. Still a 32-23 Celtics lead. C’s are 3-12 from 3 now after some misses to end the quarter. – 5:36 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Sam Hauser gonna need a long ice bath after defending LeBron James in transition the last few minutes – 5:36 PM
Sam Hauser gonna need a long ice bath after defending LeBron James in transition the last few minutes – 5:36 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers held Boston scoreless in the final 3 minutes of the 1st Q, and trimmed an 18-point deficit to 9 at 32-23 heading into the 2nd Q.
Prince rimmed out on a 3 just ahead of the buzzer after a behind-the-back LeBron pass that would have set the crowd off. – 5:36 PM
The Lakers held Boston scoreless in the final 3 minutes of the 1st Q, and trimmed an 18-point deficit to 9 at 32-23 heading into the 2nd Q.
Prince rimmed out on a 3 just ahead of the buzzer after a behind-the-back LeBron pass that would have set the crowd off. – 5:36 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics start fast but don’t score for last 3:11 of 1Q. Lead #Lakers 32-23. Brown 9, Tatum 7, Porzingis 7, Holiday 6; Davis 13, James 5. – 5:36 PM
#Celtics start fast but don’t score for last 3:11 of 1Q. Lead #Lakers 32-23. Brown 9, Tatum 7, Porzingis 7, Holiday 6; Davis 13, James 5. – 5:36 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers, once down by 18, now trail Celtics 32-23 end of first quarter. – 5:36 PM
Lakers, once down by 18, now trail Celtics 32-23 end of first quarter. – 5:36 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
smooth moves 🤩
Send JB to the ASG: on.nba.com/3vfY1je pic.twitter.com/A8lmUcI7Oy – 5:32 PM
smooth moves 🤩
Send JB to the ASG: on.nba.com/3vfY1je pic.twitter.com/A8lmUcI7Oy – 5:32 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Trailing 32-16, the Lakers catch a break with Darvin Ham using a successful challenge to overturn a foul call on Rui Hachimura that would have awarded Jaylen Brown two free throws – 5:31 PM
Trailing 32-16, the Lakers catch a break with Darvin Ham using a successful challenge to overturn a foul call on Rui Hachimura that would have awarded Jaylen Brown two free throws – 5:31 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Joe Mazzulla going with Neemias Queta coming out of this timeout even with Luke Kornet available. Some double big with Horford, too. – 5:30 PM
Joe Mazzulla going with Neemias Queta coming out of this timeout even with Luke Kornet available. Some double big with Horford, too. – 5:30 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Successful challenge by #Lakers. No foul. #Celtics.
Queta in game for BOS. – 5:30 PM
Successful challenge by #Lakers. No foul. #Celtics.
Queta in game for BOS. – 5:30 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics open the game shooting 68 percent from field with all five starters having two baskets already and just one turnover against the Lakers defensive-minded starting 5. – 5:30 PM
Celtics open the game shooting 68 percent from field with all five starters having two baskets already and just one turnover against the Lakers defensive-minded starting 5. – 5:30 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics are going Horford-Porzingis to end the 1Q as they have recently. They’re still tinkering with bigger looks.
Luke Kornet is back today, but Horford-Queta bench looks had built a +30 through 40 minutes or so. We’ve seen Horford-Kornet and some Oshae-Horford looks too. – 5:29 PM
#Celtics are going Horford-Porzingis to end the 1Q as they have recently. They’re still tinkering with bigger looks.
Luke Kornet is back today, but Horford-Queta bench looks had built a +30 through 40 minutes or so. We’ve seen Horford-Kornet and some Oshae-Horford looks too. – 5:29 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
The Brown/Porzingis chemistry is really refreshing from 2 players who weren’t known for their passing before this year. – 5:28 PM
The Brown/Porzingis chemistry is really refreshing from 2 players who weren’t known for their passing before this year. – 5:28 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Things are going so bad for the Lakers that Ham is challenging a foul for Rui just so his team doesn’t take another L. – 5:28 PM
Things are going so bad for the Lakers that Ham is challenging a foul for Rui just so his team doesn’t take another L. – 5:28 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Boston is red hot early, a collective 12 for 17, with LAL struggling from the field (5 for 19), creating a 32-14 Celtics lead late in the 1st period. – 5:26 PM
Boston is red hot early, a collective 12 for 17, with LAL struggling from the field (5 for 19), creating a 32-14 Celtics lead late in the 1st period. – 5:26 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Feels like this happens every 5 games at this rate, but this has got to be the Celtics’ best quarter of the season. Defensive execution has been near perfect and the offense is getting whatever it wants or the Jays just hit a great shot. – 5:26 PM
Feels like this happens every 5 games at this rate, but this has got to be the Celtics’ best quarter of the season. Defensive execution has been near perfect and the offense is getting whatever it wants or the Jays just hit a great shot. – 5:26 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Quite the start for the Celtics’ big 3: Brown with 9 points, Tatum with 7 and Porzingis with 6. They’re a combined 9-13 from the field. – 5:25 PM
Quite the start for the Celtics’ big 3: Brown with 9 points, Tatum with 7 and Porzingis with 6. They’re a combined 9-13 from the field. – 5:25 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The Celtics just come at you in waves. Do they fall in love with the 3’s too much? Yes. But they are overwhelming – 5:25 PM
The Celtics just come at you in waves. Do they fall in love with the 3’s too much? Yes. But they are overwhelming – 5:25 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
I still wonder whether or not that’s the right shot for Tatum in transition…even as hot as he’s been. It feels like a waste. – 5:25 PM
I still wonder whether or not that’s the right shot for Tatum in transition…even as hot as he’s been. It feels like a waste. – 5:25 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Would have liked AD to go for more of a power move vs KP with the 2 fouls – 5:25 PM
Would have liked AD to go for more of a power move vs KP with the 2 fouls – 5:25 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
This Celtics offense is a machine. 25 points already a little more than halfway through the first quarter – 5:24 PM
This Celtics offense is a machine. 25 points already a little more than halfway through the first quarter – 5:24 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum really likes this matchup with Reddish. #Celtics #Lakers – 5:24 PM
Tatum really likes this matchup with Reddish. #Celtics #Lakers – 5:24 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Five pass possession on that White layup. Transition lead out following a Brown steal to Porzingis and it’s 25-10. Absolute domination on both ends by Boston. – 5:24 PM
Five pass possession on that White layup. Transition lead out following a Brown steal to Porzingis and it’s 25-10. Absolute domination on both ends by Boston. – 5:24 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics off to a blazing start. Will have to worry about second-chance points. Anthony Davis just camping in the paint for missed layups. #Lakers – 5:21 PM
#Celtics off to a blazing start. Will have to worry about second-chance points. Anthony Davis just camping in the paint for missed layups. #Lakers – 5:21 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Some incredible interior defense against LeBron. Heard Mazzulla mention ‘defense first’ again on the radio pre-game and the #Celtics just continue to look so much sharper on that end compared to a year ago. Just have to look out for fouling today. – 5:19 PM
Some incredible interior defense against LeBron. Heard Mazzulla mention ‘defense first’ again on the radio pre-game and the #Celtics just continue to look so much sharper on that end compared to a year ago. Just have to look out for fouling today. – 5:19 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
The Lakers spacing on these post ups makes no sense when they let Porziņģis just plant under the rim. – 5:18 PM
The Lakers spacing on these post ups makes no sense when they let Porziņģis just plant under the rim. – 5:18 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
This has been a good matchup for the #Lakers in recent years.
Not anymore. I can’t think of a bigger shooting difference between two teams. If the #Celtics get another good game from the bench this could get ugly. – 5:13 PM
This has been a good matchup for the #Lakers in recent years.
Not anymore. I can’t think of a bigger shooting difference between two teams. If the #Celtics get another good game from the bench this could get ugly. – 5:13 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers start game 0-for-5, down 12-0 to Celtics, who start game 5-for-7 – 5:13 PM
Lakers start game 0-for-5, down 12-0 to Celtics, who start game 5-for-7 – 5:13 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
12-0 run to open the game for the Celtics pic.twitter.com/DYtolPB8WW – 5:13 PM
12-0 run to open the game for the Celtics pic.twitter.com/DYtolPB8WW – 5:13 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Boston’s starting five is 14-1 entering today’s game, with a net rating of nearly plus 20 points per 100 possessions.
Celtics showing what they are capable of with this blistering start against the Lakers today. – 5:13 PM
Boston’s starting five is 14-1 entering today’s game, with a net rating of nearly plus 20 points per 100 possessions.
Celtics showing what they are capable of with this blistering start against the Lakers today. – 5:13 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Celtics jump out to a 12-0 lead after Jaylen Brown’s 3-pointer. Lakers have missed all five of their FGAs. Celtics are 5-7, including 2-4 on 3s. Brown has 7 points. – 5:12 PM
Celtics jump out to a 12-0 lead after Jaylen Brown’s 3-pointer. Lakers have missed all five of their FGAs. Celtics are 5-7, including 2-4 on 3s. Brown has 7 points. – 5:12 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Lakers new starters enable them to match up better on D, but playing right into Celtics’ defensive strategy of keeping big on the back line since KP can guard Vando. – 5:12 PM
Lakers new starters enable them to match up better on D, but playing right into Celtics’ defensive strategy of keeping big on the back line since KP can guard Vando. – 5:12 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
What a start from the C’s. 12-0 and counting against the Lakers – 5:12 PM
What a start from the C’s. 12-0 and counting against the Lakers – 5:12 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
A 12-0 start for the Celtics. Timeout LA with 9:21 remaining in the first quarter. This is the problem with starting three players who aren’t ballhandlers/shot-creators (and two that aren’t shooters). Boston is packing the paint and the Lakers don’t have an answer. – 5:12 PM
A 12-0 start for the Celtics. Timeout LA with 9:21 remaining in the first quarter. This is the problem with starting three players who aren’t ballhandlers/shot-creators (and two that aren’t shooters). Boston is packing the paint and the Lakers don’t have an answer. – 5:12 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
With Porziņģis able to live under the rim on defense while the Celtics switch on the perimeter, Lakers have no answers so far. Even with AD gets the switch onto JB and posts him up, KP can clean up whatever happens. Then JB is electric on offense right now. 12-0 Celtics. – 5:12 PM
With Porziņģis able to live under the rim on defense while the Celtics switch on the perimeter, Lakers have no answers so far. Even with AD gets the switch onto JB and posts him up, KP can clean up whatever happens. Then JB is electric on offense right now. 12-0 Celtics. – 5:12 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Celtics start the game up 12-0. Lakers timeout. LAL is 0-for-5 with 2 turnovers: BOS is 5-for-7 with 1 turnover. – 5:12 PM
The Celtics start the game up 12-0. Lakers timeout. LAL is 0-for-5 with 2 turnovers: BOS is 5-for-7 with 1 turnover. – 5:12 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Celtics open up a 12-0 lead and I’m pretty sure Jayson Tatum has yet to even touch the ball. This Boston offense is absolutely humming. – 5:12 PM
Celtics open up a 12-0 lead and I’m pretty sure Jayson Tatum has yet to even touch the ball. This Boston offense is absolutely humming. – 5:12 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Can’t ask for a better start than that. 12-0 Celtics just 2:39 into the game. – 5:12 PM
Can’t ask for a better start than that. 12-0 Celtics just 2:39 into the game. – 5:12 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
What a start from the C’s. 13-0 and counting against the Lakers – 5:11 PM
What a start from the C’s. 13-0 and counting against the Lakers – 5:11 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Celtics storming out to a 12-0 start while Lakers miss their first five shots and get outrebounded, 5-2. – 5:11 PM
Celtics storming out to a 12-0 start while Lakers miss their first five shots and get outrebounded, 5-2. – 5:11 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Red shooting sleeves for some Celtics. Very festive. Jayson wearing a 24 Lakers color armband since it is LA. – 5:09 PM
Red shooting sleeves for some Celtics. Very festive. Jayson wearing a 24 Lakers color armband since it is LA. – 5:09 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Relatively on-time tip for Celtics vs. Lakers. It’s a miracle – Merry Christmas lol – 5:07 PM
Relatively on-time tip for Celtics vs. Lakers. It’s a miracle – Merry Christmas lol – 5:07 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Fans in attendance for Lakers-Celtics had this t shirt waiting for them at their seats: pic.twitter.com/HKn54K4SM6 – 5:01 PM
Fans in attendance for Lakers-Celtics had this t shirt waiting for them at their seats: pic.twitter.com/HKn54K4SM6 – 5:01 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
For NBA Countdown: In their 100th meeting, the epic, enduring rivalry of LeBron James and the Boston Celtics pic.twitter.com/o6DBmYGWLX – 4:47 PM
For NBA Countdown: In their 100th meeting, the epic, enduring rivalry of LeBron James and the Boston Celtics pic.twitter.com/o6DBmYGWLX – 4:47 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at Lakers – Crypto.com Arena – December 25, 2023 – Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Porzingis
Los Angeles – LeBron James, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, Jared Vanderbilt, Anthony Davis
Out – Boston: Mykhailiuk, Stevens Los Angeles: Vincent pic.twitter.com/eZhQQurpKu – 4:40 PM
Celtics at Lakers – Crypto.com Arena – December 25, 2023 – Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Porzingis
Los Angeles – LeBron James, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, Jared Vanderbilt, Anthony Davis
Out – Boston: Mykhailiuk, Stevens Los Angeles: Vincent pic.twitter.com/eZhQQurpKu – 4:40 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Starting it off
@ToyotaSoCal | #SuitingUpTogether pic.twitter.com/FrdlDBzkr4 – 4:38 PM
Starting it off
@ToyotaSoCal | #SuitingUpTogether pic.twitter.com/FrdlDBzkr4 – 4:38 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Can confirm Gabe Vincent will be having surgery on his left knee, with the procedure possibly happening tomorrow: ocregister.com/2023/12/25/lak… – 4:31 PM
Can confirm Gabe Vincent will be having surgery on his left knee, with the procedure possibly happening tomorrow: ocregister.com/2023/12/25/lak… – 4:31 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics are getting some frontcourt reinforcements today. The latest from @SouichiTerada in LA masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 4:23 PM
Celtics are getting some frontcourt reinforcements today. The latest from @SouichiTerada in LA masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 4:23 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Cam Reddish and Jarred Vanderbilt are all available today, per the Lakers.
Gabe Vincent is the only player out. – 4:19 PM
Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Cam Reddish and Jarred Vanderbilt are all available today, per the Lakers.
Gabe Vincent is the only player out. – 4:19 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Our dream of a Derrick White Christmas came true
pic.twitter.com/eYQWDpcK4t – 4:13 PM
Our dream of a Derrick White Christmas came true
pic.twitter.com/eYQWDpcK4t – 4:13 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Austin Reaves spreading Christmas joy for these Lakers fans pic.twitter.com/QhgC7Ru35y – 4:05 PM
Austin Reaves spreading Christmas joy for these Lakers fans pic.twitter.com/QhgC7Ru35y – 4:05 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Jayson Tatum debuts the Jordan Tatum 2 on #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/iza17k1Tjl – 4:03 PM
Jayson Tatum debuts the Jordan Tatum 2 on #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/iza17k1Tjl – 4:03 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Kristaps Porzingis will play today. So will Luke Kornet.
Svi Mykhailiuk and Lamar Stevens are out – 3:54 PM
Kristaps Porzingis will play today. So will Luke Kornet.
Svi Mykhailiuk and Lamar Stevens are out – 3:54 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
No Christmas Day jerseys for the Lakers, but there is a little snowflake accent to them. pic.twitter.com/Lrx4ep2gYd – 3:48 PM
No Christmas Day jerseys for the Lakers, but there is a little snowflake accent to them. pic.twitter.com/Lrx4ep2gYd – 3:48 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet are IN today. Svi Mykhailiuk and Lamar Stevens are OUT. #Celtics #Lakers. – 3:43 PM
Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet are IN today. Svi Mykhailiuk and Lamar Stevens are OUT. #Celtics #Lakers. – 3:43 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Updated Celtics injury report:
Kornet and Porzingis upgraded to AVAILABLE
Mykhailiuk and Stevens are OUT – 3:43 PM
Updated Celtics injury report:
Kornet and Porzingis upgraded to AVAILABLE
Mykhailiuk and Stevens are OUT – 3:43 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla confirms Kristaps Porziņģis will play for the Celtics today against the Lakers. – 3:37 PM
Joe Mazzulla confirms Kristaps Porziņģis will play for the Celtics today against the Lakers. – 3:37 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Kristaps Porzingis is in for the game today, per Joe Mazzulla. – 3:37 PM
Kristaps Porzingis is in for the game today, per Joe Mazzulla. – 3:37 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: The Celtics are ‘monitoring’ Kelly Olynyk per @TheSteinLine. Is there a feasible path to a potential reunion with the big man via trade? A closer look at the possibility: masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 3:30 PM
New: The Celtics are ‘monitoring’ Kelly Olynyk per @TheSteinLine. Is there a feasible path to a potential reunion with the big man via trade? A closer look at the possibility: masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 3:30 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers vs. Celtics on Christmas, Three Things to Know:
nba.com/lakers/news/th… – 3:19 PM
Lakers vs. Celtics on Christmas, Three Things to Know:
nba.com/lakers/news/th… – 3:19 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Holiday fitted
#VoteLakers | on.nba.com/473wZJq pic.twitter.com/OsQU1yAtb4 – 3:06 PM
Holiday fitted
#VoteLakers | on.nba.com/473wZJq pic.twitter.com/OsQU1yAtb4 – 3:06 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Jayson Tatum last four games (including two overtimes) vs. the Lakers:
36.3 PTS
9.8 REB
6 AST
1.5 STL
1 BLK
Tatum shooting 47.2 on 9 3PT per game in that span. Over @DKSportsbook, they’ve got Tatum’s PTS+REB+AST at 40.5. Scored 41 last Xmas. #DKPartner dkng.co/forsberg pic.twitter.com/W0o2OQJ1UW – 2:46 PM
Jayson Tatum last four games (including two overtimes) vs. the Lakers:
36.3 PTS
9.8 REB
6 AST
1.5 STL
1 BLK
Tatum shooting 47.2 on 9 3PT per game in that span. Over @DKSportsbook, they’ve got Tatum’s PTS+REB+AST at 40.5. Scored 41 last Xmas. #DKPartner dkng.co/forsberg pic.twitter.com/W0o2OQJ1UW – 2:46 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Every good Jalen Brunson game hurts Derrick White’s chances at getting into the All Star game – 2:45 PM
Every good Jalen Brunson game hurts Derrick White’s chances at getting into the All Star game – 2:45 PM
winter whites Boston Celtics @celtics
👌🏽 on 3-for-1 voting day
Get those votes in now: on.nba.com/3vfY1je pic.twitter.com/MZ62eFcfB6 – 2:30 PM
👌🏽 on 3-for-1 voting day
Get those votes in now: on.nba.com/3vfY1je pic.twitter.com/MZ62eFcfB6 – 2:30 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Will be live-blogging the two ABC Christmas games at @TheAthleticNBA.
Tap in for Nuggets-Warriors theathletic.com/live-blogs/war…
And Celtics-Lakers theathletic.com/live-blogs/cel… – 2:18 PM
Will be live-blogging the two ABC Christmas games at @TheAthleticNBA.
Tap in for Nuggets-Warriors theathletic.com/live-blogs/war…
And Celtics-Lakers theathletic.com/live-blogs/cel… – 2:18 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Tonight’s threads.
@bibigoUSA x #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/QFaNCX6KQY – 2:13 PM
Tonight’s threads.
@bibigoUSA x #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/QFaNCX6KQY – 2:13 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Merry #NBAXmas
: 2:00 PST
📺: ABC/ESPN
📻: ESPN LA 710/1330 KWKW
🗳: on.nba.com/473wZJq pic.twitter.com/dzHY8xQFAW – 2:00 PM
Merry #NBAXmas
: 2:00 PST📺: ABC/ESPN
📻: ESPN LA 710/1330 KWKW
🗳: on.nba.com/473wZJq pic.twitter.com/dzHY8xQFAW – 2:00 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most wins on Christmas Day:
10 — LeBron James
10 — Dwyane Wade
9 — Udonis Haslem
9 — Dick Van Arsdale pic.twitter.com/A6fQ0z5rTU – 1:22 PM
Most wins on Christmas Day:
10 — LeBron James
10 — Dwyane Wade
9 — Udonis Haslem
9 — Dick Van Arsdale pic.twitter.com/A6fQ0z5rTU – 1:22 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Saquon Barkley has some Christmas heat on the way today with these Zoom Generation cleats 👀
@Saquon 🤝 @KingJames pic.twitter.com/wHtGGYwMkQ – 1:19 PM
Saquon Barkley has some Christmas heat on the way today with these Zoom Generation cleats 👀
@Saquon 🤝 @KingJames pic.twitter.com/wHtGGYwMkQ – 1:19 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Lakers guard Gabe Vincent to undergo surgery on left knee
sportando.basketball/en/lakers-guar… – 12:52 PM
Lakers guard Gabe Vincent to undergo surgery on left knee
sportando.basketball/en/lakers-guar… – 12:52 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Have a little Christmas parlay boost for you on @FDSportsbook — LeBron to score 25+ in the Lakers-Boston game plus San Francisco’s money line (to beat Baltimore tonight) boosted up to +170. Couldn’t figure out how to work “Derrick White will be awesome today” into this. pic.twitter.com/gTVLr7cqBr – 12:19 PM
Have a little Christmas parlay boost for you on @FDSportsbook — LeBron to score 25+ in the Lakers-Boston game plus San Francisco’s money line (to beat Baltimore tonight) boosted up to +170. Couldn’t figure out how to work “Derrick White will be awesome today” into this. pic.twitter.com/gTVLr7cqBr – 12:19 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Woj just said on ESPN that there’s optimism that Kristaps Porzingis will be available this evening against the Lakers – 11:56 AM
Woj just said on ESPN that there’s optimism that Kristaps Porzingis will be available this evening against the Lakers – 11:56 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Jersey Matchup of the Day:
Lakers (H) Alternate Home Whites vs. Celtics (A) Traditional Road Greens
9.7/10 pic.twitter.com/hYmvK1iTdm – 11:47 AM
Jersey Matchup of the Day:
Lakers (H) Alternate Home Whites vs. Celtics (A) Traditional Road Greens
9.7/10 pic.twitter.com/hYmvK1iTdm – 11:47 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NEW @AlleyOopPod episode!
The Boston Celtics are the best team in the league right now by a margin.
@StoolGreenie joins to discuss the dominance and the LAST question the Celtics have to answer.
YT: youtube.com/watch?v=mIH5cL…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bos…
Spotify… pic.twitter.com/6MU1Yh8bvG – 11:25 AM
NEW @AlleyOopPod episode!
The Boston Celtics are the best team in the league right now by a margin.
@StoolGreenie joins to discuss the dominance and the LAST question the Celtics have to answer.
YT: youtube.com/watch?v=mIH5cL…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bos…
Spotify… pic.twitter.com/6MU1Yh8bvG – 11:25 AM
Boston Celtics @celtics
VOTES COUNT 3X TODAY
Send our guys to the big game: on.nba.com/3vfY1je pic.twitter.com/E3lpgWxwhV – 11:00 AM
VOTES COUNT 3X TODAY Send our guys to the big game: on.nba.com/3vfY1je pic.twitter.com/E3lpgWxwhV – 11:00 AM