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Sunday, January 5th, 2025

The Boston Celtics edged out the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 122-119 in a competitive matchup at the TD Garden. LeBron James put on an impressive display, scoring 28 points, but the Lakers were unable to surpass the Celtics' effective shooting and solid defense.

Leading the charge for the Celtics was Jason Tatum, who scored 30 points and made his presence felt on both ends of the floor. Al Horford added 23 points and 11 rebounds to the team's effort, and Jaylen Brown contributed 20 points.

The Lakers had difficulties finding their offensive rhythm, managing only 42% shooting from the field. Anthony Davis scored 17 points but struggled with his three-point shooting, making just 1 out of 7 attempts. In contrast, the Celtics connected on 50% of their shots from the field and 39% from beyond the arc.

Dominating the defensive boards, the Celtics grabbed 10 more rebounds than the Lakers. Their defense restricted the Lakers to just 22% shooting from three-point range, which played a crucial role in determining the outcome of the game.

Following this result, the Lakers' record stands at 23-26, while the Celtics improve to 34-15. The Celtics are set to welcome the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, and the Lakers will return home to take on the Denver Nuggets on Friday.

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