Celtics (22-6) at Lakers (16-14) Game #29 12/26/23

[hpantazo]

I can honestly say there isn't a team in the league that I think can take us in a 7 game series

[Phantom255x]

I can honestly say there isn't a team in the league that I think can take us in a 7 game series

I felt the same way last year and then someone did (and a few others nearly did) 

But yeah, health is the ultimate key. If they can stay healthy come playoff time, no one will beat us. Too much talent. Only the C's can beat themselves 

[Phantom255x]

Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays to everyone and your families 

[Celtics Mike]

Every starter had 18 or more points. Pick your poison. Lol

Really starting to gel and Holiday has found his groove

[SCeltic34]

Could've easily been 4-0 on this west coast road trip.  I thought we played well against Golden State, we just didn't shoot well.  We generated tons of wide open looks.  We win that game 8 or 9 times out of 10. 

We won in convincing fashion against three +0.500 teams.  Played well this entire trip.  And supposedly our schedule gets easier (though I haven't looked too closely at it yet).  Hope we stay hungry and focused.

[hpantazo]

So how many guys are sitting out the Detroit game?

[radiohead]

Two days of rest and then.....Detroit!

This is the classic trap game!

[ozgod]

Here in LA but ironically missed the game, [dang] family stuff  Great win. Makes Christmas that little bit sweeter  Late TPs for all! 

[Silas]

Two days of rest and then.....Detroit!

This is the classic trap game!

When you are the best team in the league, every game could be a trap!

[hpantazo]

Two days of rest and then.....Detroit!

This is the classic trap game!

When you are the best team in the league, every game could be a trap!

Best team in the league against the worst team on the verge of setting the all-time losing streak? That is what you call an epic trap game

[Neurotic Guy]

What a great holiday gift.  Missed most of the game but managed to peak with a few minutes left - nice to see Cs with a big lead.  So much rather beat LA than win an IST championship. Wonder if Lakers fans would rather have won today than win the IST?

[Neurotic Guy]

Did Cs dominate most of the game?  I saw some of the first and Cs were dominant on both  O and D.  Obviously there must have been a letdown because C s were up double-digits early.

[Vermont Green]

Nice finish to a tough road trip. More points in the paint, more fast break points, but still too many 3s when you are only making 32%.

Tough to complain though. Beating the Lakers is always nice. 

[RodyTur10]

Did Cs dominate most of the game?  I saw some of the first and Cs were dominant on both  O and D.  Obviously there must have been a letdown because C s were up double-digits early.

They did play very well. But when the bench went in it led to some unnecessary iso-plays by Tatum, defensive issues (Queta) and Davis was dominant on both ends. But in the end they got their rhytm back with Holiday and White playing top notch, Porzingis scoring in the post, nice passes by Tatum, and from there on out the victory was never in question.

[Neurotic Guy]

Did Cs dominate most of the game?  I saw some of the first and Cs were dominant on both  O and D.  Obviously there must have been a letdown because C s were up double-digits early.

They did play very well. But when the bench went in it led to some unnecessary iso-plays by Tatum, defensive issues (Queta) and Davis was dominant on both ends. But in the end they got their rhytm back with Holiday and White playing top notch, Porzingis scoring in the post, nice passes by Tatum, and from there on out the victory was never in question.

TP RT - thanks.