Celtics Defeat Lakers 111-101, Ending Los Angeles' 8-Game Streak

Boston's Jayson Tatum scores 40 points as LeBron James exits late with a groin strain in a game showcasing the NBA's iconic rivalry.

• Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics with 40 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Jaylen Brown added 31 points to secure the victory.
• The Celtics dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Lakers 29-13, building a 20-point lead before holding off a late Los Angeles rally.
• Luka Doncic scored a team-high 34 points for the Lakers, who cut the deficit to four in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback.
• LeBron James left the game in the fourth quarter due to a groin strain after contributing 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists; his status remains uncertain.
• With the win, the Celtics improved to 46-18, maintaining second place in the Eastern Conference, while the Lakers dropped to 40-22, slipping to third in the Western Conference.

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