Led by Reaves’ best offensive game of the year, the Lakers upset the full-strength Celtics 114-105. It’s just the Celtics’ third loss in Boston this season. The big game with the Celtics certainly didn’t feel that way at tip-off, not with James and Davis having been ruled out earlier in the day. The two Lakers stars missed their first game together this season, James sitting because of his bothersome ankle and Davis out because of Achilles tendon and hip injuries. And with just one week before the NBA’s trade deadline, that’s left the Lakers with less-than-ideal information to judge themselves on.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 02, 2024 03:52 UTC