On star-studded night in Los Angeles, it’s Celtics role players who overwhelm Lakers in win

It was the role players for Boston, led by Payton Pritchard and his 30 points, who sparked the Celtics' win.

23 Feb, 04:07 — 23 Feb, 05:21

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Why this matters

The Celtics vs. Lakers rivalry is one of the most storied in professional sports, making any matchup between them significant. This particular game also highlighted a major individual milestone for LeBron James, who became the first player to surpass 43,000 career points. The unexpected dominance by Celtics' role players over a star-studded Lakers team adds an intriguing layer to the narrative.

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Boston CelticsWinning team Los Angeles LakersLosing team LeBron JamesLakers player, achieved scoring milestone Payton PritchardCeltics player, led role players Los AngelesHost city of the game

Coverage Timeline

First report: Yahoo · 23 Feb, 04:07|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 1h|Window: 1h

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