The Boston Celtics faced a tough road loss against their longtime rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, on Thursday night, falling 117-96. Up next, Boston looks to rebound with a Saturday afternoon matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, a rematch of the 2024 NBA Finals.
The Celtics started strong, but their early shooting success quickly faded. By the middle of the first quarter, their offensive rhythm was lost, and they struggled to recover. Meanwhile, the Lakers, led by LeBron James, executed with precision on both ends of the floor. Los Angeles showcased one of their best shooting nights of the season, relentlessly attacking Boston's defense and maintaining control throughout the game. Once the Celtics fell behind in the first half, they were unable to close the gap.
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