Lakers defeat Celtics 117-96 in dominating win

The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Boston Celtics with a 117-96 victory, marking their largest regular-season win over Boston since 2007. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 24 points, while Austin Reaves contributed 23. LeBron James, in his 21st consecutive All-Star selection, scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, surpassing Hakeem Olajuwon for seventh place in NBA history for defensive rebounds. The Lakers showcased a strong shooting performance, hitting 15 of 35 three-pointers, including 11 in the first half. The Celtics struggled throughout the game, with Jayson Tatum scoring just 16 points as they faced their largest deficit of the season. Both teams are set to return to action on Saturday, with the Lakers starting a six-game road trip against the Golden State Warriors.