On Christmas Day, Boston gets away on a 12-0 run. Holiday with a nice and1, Porzingis running the lane is new, Reaves flopping isn't. The Lakers end the 1st-term well, cutting the deficit to 9 at the quarter break. Pritchard hits back to back 3's, old man Horford blocks a 3 and the Celtics score in transition. The Lakers bring it back to even though, with Boston continuing to jack up empty 3's. The Celtics lead by 1 at halftime, god Mike Breen's so painful... Porzingis with a lot of activity and productivity in this game. White with a nice block at the hoop, Boston back up double-digits. They put up 41 in the term, taking a 9-point lead into the 4th. The Celtics guards taking advantage of the Lakers guards in the paint on back cutting action and Boston home comfortably, by 11 points. The Celtics shot better from the field, the Lakers better from 3. Boston took better care of the ball, with just 8 turnovers, +1 on the boards. Holiday with an efficient 18 points, 7 assists and 7 boards. Porzingis 28 points, 11 boards and 2 blocks. White 18 points, 11 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Tatum 25 points, 7 assists, 8 boards and just 1 turnover. For the Lakers, Davis an efficient 40 points and 13 boards, 5 offensive. Prince 17 points, 5 of 12 from deep.
3. (Lal) A. Davis, 2. (Bos) J. Holiday, 1. (Bos) K. Porzingis.
3. (Lal) A. Davis, 2. (Bos) J. Holiday, 1. (Bos) K. Porzingis.