The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed the Boston Celtics to Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night as part of the NBA’s annual Rivalry Week.
The defending champions presented a good challenge for JJ Redick’s team, and they were up for the task as the Lakers cruised to an easy 117-96 victory over the Celtics for their best victory of the season.
Max Christie got the night started with a corner triple although that was immediately matched by Kristaps Porzingis. Jaylen Brown also hit a couple of early 3s, but Christie then hit another from the opposite corner to put the Lakers up 15-9.