On January 23, 2025, Anthony Davis scored 24 points and Austin Reaves contributed 23 as the Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Boston Celtics with a score of 117-96, marking the Lakers’ biggest win over their rivals in the regular season since 2007.

 

LeBron James also had a noteworthy game, achieving 20 points and 14 rebounds, while making history as he was selected for the All-Star Game for the 21st consecutive season earlier that day.

 

James surpassed Hakeem Olajuwon in defensive rebounds during the game, bringing his total to 9,720, which secured him seventh place in NBA history.

 

On the opposing side, Kristaps Porzingis led the Celtics with 22 points, while Jaylen Brown added 17. The Lakers’s performance was particularly impressive with a lead that reached up to 28 points in the fourth quarter.

 

Highlights:

• Celtics: Jayson Tatum also made the All-Star roster, finishing the game with 16 points. The Celtics struggled with fatigue, having played three games within four days and recently experiencing a close victory against the Clippers.
• Lakers: Gabe Vincent matched his season high with four 3-pointers, contributing 12 points to the game. The Lakers excelled in shooting beyond the arc, making 15 of 35 attempts overall.

Key Moment:

James concluded the first quarter with a dunk, pushing the Lakers’ lead to 34-23, effectively closing the first period with a 17-5 run.

Key Stat:

Bronny James saw four minutes of play during the game but was unable to score, finishing with 0 of 1 shooting.

Upcoming Games:

Both teams are set to play again on Saturday; the Celtics will face Dallas while the Lakers embark on a six-game road trip starting against Golden State.