Celtics Dominate Lakers 111-89
The Boston Celtics crushed the Lakers 111-89, extending their hot streak to 9 wins in their last 10 games. Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard combined for 62 points, with Pritchard lighting up Lakers defender Vando in the blowout victory. The Magic also pulled off buzzer-beaters in back-to-back LA wins, with Paolo Banchero dropping 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists in an upset over the Lakers.
- This matchup renewed one of the most storied rivalries in the NBA; the Celtics and Lakers have met a record 12 times in the NBA Finals, with Boston holding a 9-3 advantage in those series. - The loss to the Celtics extended the Lakers' losing streak to two games, and they have a 5-5 record in their last 10 contests. - The upset loss to the Magic was decided by a game-winning shot from Wendell Carter Jr. with just seven seconds remaining in the game. - Boston's dominant performance continues their strong season, where they currently sit second in the Eastern Conference standings with a 38-19 record. - With the victory, the Celtics extended their lead in the all-time regular season series against the Lakers to 169 wins versus 135 losses. - In Paolo Banchero's standout performance against the Lakers, he scored 17 of his 36 points in the third quarter alone. - The Lakers' next game is against the Phoenix Suns as they look to end their current slide. - Historically, the Celtics and Lakers account for 35 of the 78 total championships in NBA history, with Boston having won 18 and Los Angeles 17.
