Throughout the history of the NBA, the Lakers and Boston Celtics have faced each other in dozens of memorable, even historic games. Green-clad Celtics fans dotted Staples Center, the Lakers wore throwback jerseys resembling those they wore during their 1987 championship season, and the Celtics embarrassed the Lakers, 115-95. Every Celtics starter scored in double figures, led by point guard Isaiah Thomas, who had 18 points and eight assists. To close the third quarter, they orchestrated a 20-4 run and cut the Celtics’ lead to 15. By the end, the Lakers had been swept by the Boston Celtics for the first time in nearly a decade.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 04, 2017 06:02 UTC