The Boston Celtics have taken a commanding lead over the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 32-14 late in the first period. The Celtics' defense has been particularly stifling, making it challenging for the Lakers to score in the half court, especially without any significant off-the-dribble three-point threats. The Celtics' opponents over the last two games have averaged 113.5 points, with a field goal percentage of 46.7%. Boston started the game with an impressive 12-0 run, prompting an early timeout from the Lakers with 9:21 left in the first quarter, and continued their dominance leading 32-16 with 2:45 left in the first period. The Celtics' starting five, which has a 14-1 record entering the game and a net rating of nearly plus 20 points per 100 possessions, has been instrumental in the team's blistering start. Meanwhile, the Lakers struggled to find their footing, missing their first five shots and getting outrebounded early on. Boston's shooting was red hot from the start, and they managed to maintain a significant lead throughout the first period.
A successful challenge. No foul. Lakers ball.
Celtics 32 Lakers 16 2:45 1st Celtics 32 PT 13-19 FG (.684) 3-4 FT (.750) 3-7 3P (.429) 9/1 RB 7 AS 1 BL 3 ST 1 TO 3 PF Lakers 16 PT 6-20 FG (.300) 3-4 FT (.750) 1-5 3P (.200) 10/6 RB 2 AS 0 BL 0 ST 4 TO 5 PF
Boston is red hot early, a collective 12 for 17, with LAL struggling from the field (5 for 19), creating a 32-14 Celtics lead late in the 1st period.
Tatum really likes this matchup with Reddish. #Celtics #Lakers
This is ugly. The Lakers are down by 15 with 5:20 left in the first quarter. It seems like the #Celtics have scored every time down the floor.
#Celtics off to a blazing start. Will have to worry about second-chance points. Anthony Davis just camping in the paint for missed layups. #Lakers
I get what the Lakers are trying to do with the lineup change, but it’s really difficult to score against the Celtics defense in the half court if you don’t have any off the bounce 3 point threats on the floor.
Celtics opponents last 2 games? Celtics Opponents 113.5 PT 42.0-90.0 FG (.467) 13.5-19.0 FT (.711) 16.0-39.0 3P (.410) 35.5/10.5 RB 27.0 AS 6.0 BL 4.0 ST 8.5 TO 19.5 PF 2 G (last 2 games)
Watching Celtics-Lakers and thinking "How's that not a foul?" Oh, wait ... https://t.co/iKZ3oT2U3n
Can someone tell the Lakers the game has tipped off?
Boston’s starting five is 14-1 entering today’s game, with a net rating of nearly plus 20 points per 100 possessions. Celtics showing what they are capable of with this blistering start against the Lakers today.
Celtics 12 Lakers 0 9:21 1st Celtics 12 PT 5-7 FG (.714) 0-0 FT (.000) 2-4 3P (.500) 5/1 RB 3 AS 0 BL 2 ST 1 TO 1 PF (9:21 1st, Lakers) Lakers 0 PT 0-5 FG (.000) 0-0 FT (.000) 0-1 3P (.000) 2/1 RB 0 AS 0 BL 0 ST 2 TO 0 PF (9:21 1st, Celtics)
A 12-0 start for the Celtics. Timeout LA with 9:21 remaining in the first quarter. This is the problem with starting three players who aren't ballhandlers/shot-creators (and two that aren't shooters). Boston is packing the paint and the Lakers don't have an answer.
The Celtics start the game up 12-0. Lakers timeout. LAL is 0-for-5 with 2 turnovers: BOS is 5-for-7 with 1 turnover.
A 12-0 run for the #Celtics to start the game so far. Yikes! #Lakeshow
Celtics storming out to a 12-0 start while Lakers miss their first five shots and get outrebounded, 5-2.
It’s time for #Lakers basketball! @SportingTrib https://t.co/rizceSxJf1