The Celtics beat the Lakers 126-115 on Christmas Day despite a 40-point explosion from Anthony Davis and shooting struggles from Jayson Tatum.
Tatum finished with 26 points, eight rebounds and seven assists on 6-15 shooting, while LeBron James had 16 points, nine rebounds and eight assists on 5-14 shooting.
Ultimately, it was exceptional performances from Kristaps Porzingis (28 points, 11 rebounds, 11-19 FG) and Derrick White (18 points, 11 assists, 8-13 FG) that set Boston apart.
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 were their best players today. Crazy to say that about a team that also has Tatum, Brown, and Holiday. But it’s not the first time this season that’s been true.
— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) December 26, 2023
Way to go Celts — taking care of business in LA! That was an impressive 48+ hours.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) December 26, 2023
Jayson Tatum being scared of a 58 year old LeBron James will never not be funny 🤣 pic.twitter.com/oLF98NCmkL
— Emo Jimmy (@WheelerJaylen) December 25, 2023
DPOY stuff from AD here on Tatum. pic.twitter.com/DtzfyY241a
— Raj C. (@RajChipalu) December 25, 2023
Great pass from Tatum but man that is just silly defense 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 lost
ad masterclass wasted
lebron stinker
darvin ham still not firedCHRISTMAS IS RUINED pic.twitter.com/bWmjJxsymE
— callum (@xcallumxo) December 26, 2023
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