One night later, Boston players all but shrugged their shoulders after falling to the Lakers 117-96 on the second leg of a back-to-back. Kristaps Porziņģis, who has been critical of the Celtics after their worst games recently, sounded ready to dump the latest poor result into the nearest trash can and forget about it for good.

Kristaps Porzingis remained in a bright spot in the ugliest loss of the year for the Celtics, a 117-96 drubbing on Thursday night against the Lakers. The

On Thursday night, the Boston Celtics had a tough 117-96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers (in California). Kristaps Porzingis finished his night with 22 points,

LeBron James was caught on camera intensely staring down Kristaps Porzingis after delivering a brutal poster dunk during the game.

In their best performance so far this season, the Lakers embarrassed the defending NBA champion Celtics in a 117-96 rout.

Los Angeles Lakers Top Performers Anthony Davis – 24 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks Austin Reaves – 23 points, 6 assists, 4 3PM LeBron James – 20 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists Boston Clippers Top Performers Kristaps Porziņģis – 22 points,

Davis publicly called for roster help shortly before tipoff of Thursday's 117-96 win over defending champion Boston.

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Boston Celtics on Thursday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number,

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 117-96 thumping of the defending champion Boston Celtics on Thursday.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (25-18) will try for their fourth consecutive victory against LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets (12-30). Anthony Davis has been a monster for LA in their last three games, averaging 29.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 2.7 blocks in 33.1 minutes.

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The NBA champion Boston Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks in a Finals rematch on Saturday as the Houston Rockets took the Cleveland Cavaliers down a peg and Victor Wembanyama ended