Behind the NBA's hottest new duo, LeBron James and Luka Dončić, the Los Angeles Lakers entered Saturday night's showdown with the Boston Celtics on an eight-game winning streak that had vaulted them up the Western Conference standings and firmly into the championship conversation.
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Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown showed up big-time for the Celtics in what was a big-time matchup against the Lakers on Saturday night.
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Jayson Tatum scored 40 points as the Boston Celtics halted the Los Angeles Lakers' eight-game unbeaten streak with a statement 111-101 victory in their heavyweight NBA showdown at TD Garden on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).
Under any circumstances, a Celtics/Lakers game on a Saturday night would generate substantial buzz, but this one seemed to have it all. The two teams have been among the best in the NBA this season. The Celtics are defending champions,
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