One can make a case for the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers in the experience department if one squints hard enough, but only the Celtics have a winning roster that is young, healthy, and poised to repeat as champs this season.
Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics eye their fourth-straight win on Saturday night when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers and their new duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Kristaps Porzingis, whom the Celtics acquired via trade in the 2023 offseason,
Behind the NBA's hottest new duo, LeBron James and Luka Dončić, the Los Angeles Lakers entered Saturday night's showdown with the Boston Celtics on an eight-game winning streak that had vaulted them up the Western Conference standings and firmly into the championship conversation.
The loss spoiled the eight-game win streak the Lakers have been riding since Feb. 20. Fans were more worried about the long-term health of James, who posted 22 points and 14 rebounds in 35 minutes prior to his early exit.
Jayson Tatum notches 40 points while Jaylen Brown adds 31 in the Celtics' 111-101 win over the Lakers.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 71 points Saturday night as the Boston Celtics defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101
Paul Pierce reacts to Jayson Tatum downplaying the Boston Celtics-Los Angeles Lakers rivalry, saying, "It will always be a rivalry!" Pierce explains why this historic matchup holds lasting significance and why it will never lose its intensity,
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla explained special reason Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown saw extra playing time in Celtics' win over Lakers.
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum says the rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers makes the league better if both teams are good.
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers share one of the most storied rivalries in NBA history. Ahead of their highly anticipated matchup, Jayson Tatum made surprising remarks about the Lakers, sparking debate across social media.