March 9, 2025 – Jayson Tatum delivered a 40-point masterpiece, leading the Boston Celtics to a 111-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.
Tatum also contributed 12 rebounds and eight assists, helping Boston extend its winning streak to four games. The All-Star forward played 45 minutes, shooting 12-of-28 from the field in what marked his fourth 40-point game of the season.
Celtics Take Control
- Jaylen Brown added 31 points and six rebounds, while Al Horford chipped in with 14 points and nine boards.
- Boston broke the game open with a dominant third quarter, outscoring the Lakers 29-13.
- The Celtics led by as many as 22 points before Los Angeles rallied late.
Lakers’ Streak Ends, LeBron Exits Injured
- Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 34 points and eight rebounds, hitting 5-of-10 from three.
- LeBron James had 22 points and 14 rebounds but struggled from deep (0-for-6 from three) and exited in the fourth quarter with a groin strain.
- The loss ended the Lakers’ eight-game winning streak, though they remain 18-4 in their last 22 games.
Los Angeles fought back from a 22-point deficit, cutting Boston’s lead to 96-92 with 5:06 left, but the Celtics responded and closed out the game strong.
Kristaps Porziņģis (illness) missed his fifth straight game for Boston.