The Celtics beat the Lakers 126-115 on Christmas Day regardless of a 40-point explosion from Anthony Davis and taking pictures struggles from Jayson Tatum.
Tatum completed with 26 factors, eight rebounds and 7 assists on 6-15 taking pictures, whereas LeBron James had 16 factors, 9 rebounds and eight assists on 5-14 taking pictures.
Ultimately, it was distinctive performances from Kristaps Porzingis (28 factors, 11 rebounds, 11-19 FG) and Derrick White (18 factors, 11 assists, 8-13 FG) that set Boston aside.
Here’s how the NBA world reacted:
Derrick White is an All-Star
— JJ Redick (@jj_redick) December 26, 2023
The Celtics are so loaded. Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White had been their greatest gamers as we speak. Crazy to say that a few crew that additionally has Tatum, Brown, and Holiday. But it’s not the primary time this season that’s been true.
— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) December 26, 2023
Way to go Celts — caring for enterprise in LA! That was a formidable 48+ hours.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) December 26, 2023
Jayson Tatum being petrified of a 58 12 months outdated LeBron James won’t ever not be humorous 🤣 pic.twitter.com/oLF98NCmkL
— Emo Jimmy (@WheelerJaylen) December 25, 2023
DPOY stuff from AD right here on Tatum. pic.twitter.com/DtzfyY241a
— Raj C. (@RajChipalu) December 25, 2023
Great move from Tatum however man that’s simply foolish protection from Russell. pic.twitter.com/k0IKaP34ji
— Mo Dakhil (@MoDakhil_NBA) December 25, 2023
“after review, it was a good block by lebron james…. HOWEVER” scott foster is such a troll lmaooo pic.twitter.com/bj2CLEjzLF
— Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) December 25, 2023
lakers misplaced
advert masterclass wasted
lebron stinker
darvin ham nonetheless not firedCHRISTMAS IS RUINED pic.twitter.com/bWmjJxsymE
— callum (@xcallumxo) December 26, 2023
