Here is what you need to know before the Lakers etch another chapter into their rivalry with the Boston Celtics.
1) Shoutout to South Bay
Aside from LeBron James’ historic achievement, the first half of Wednesday’s loss to Denver was one of the ugliest of the Lakers’ season.
And when that swelled to a 23-point deficit early in the third quarter, it took a superb effort from an unheralded crew to claw the Lakers back into it.
With two-way players Alex Caruso (15 points, six rebounds) and Johnathan Williams (eight points in 15 minutes) putting in work on both sides of the floor, the Lakers erupted on a 32-11 run that pulled them back within two points.