On December 26, the focus of the NBA Christmas War, the Lakers hosted the Celtics. Anthony Davis of the Lakers' thick eyebrows slashed 40 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists, but still couldn't stop the Green Army from winning. In the end, the Lakers lost to the Celtics 115-126, and James scored 16 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists.
After the opening, the Lakers were not in good shape and were beaten by the Celtics to a dream 12-0 start. Reddish stopped the bleeding with three points, and thick eyebrows made consecutive baskets to strengthen the chase score. However, Holiday had both offense and passes, and Tatum blossomed inside and out, helping the Green Army continue to stretch the score. In the last 3 minutes of the game, the Lakers responded 9-0 to chase the difference of 9 points, and the suspense was repeated.
In the second quarter, Pritchard hit consecutive three-pointers, but Bushy Eyebrow led the team to a 9-0 run to stop the bleeding again. James collided with Brown, Prince scored a double-double with three three-pointers, and the Lakers trailed by only one point at halftime.
In the second half, the two sides engaged in a tug-of-war. Porzingis played efficiently on the inside, and Prince also maintained good form on the outside three-pointer. The Celtics blossomed more from the outside, leading to nine points at the end of the third quarter after a wave of small climaxes. In the final quarter, the shooting percentages of both sides declined, and Horford scored three points and Brown made a 2+1 rebound to widen the gap again. The two sides then went back and forth, and the Celtics always maintained a double-digit lead. Towards the end of the game, the Lakers launched a final comeback, and the atmosphere reached a climax, but in the end they still lost 115-126.
In terms of statistics, the Lakers thick eyebrows 40 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists, Prince 17 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, James 16 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists, Hachimura 12 points and 3 boards, Reaves 11 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, Reddish 5 points, Vanderbilt 6 points and 6 boards, Russell 8 points and 6 assists. For the Celtics, Tatum had 25 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, Porzingis had 28 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks, White had 18 points, 11 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, Holiday had 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, Brown had 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals, Horford had 6 points and 6 boards, and Pritchard had 10 points and 2 boards.
This game can be called ups and downs, and the two sides launched a wonderful offensive battle. The Lakers kept on their toes while trailing, but ultimately failed to turn the tables around. Celtic's teamwork and multi-point performance were impressive. Although the outstanding performance of the thick eyebrows did not help the Lakers win, it also fully demonstrated his strong individual ability.
Judging from the course of the game, the Lakers' performance on the defensive end needs to be improved. They were in a catch-up role for most of the game, and despite the strong performance of the thick eyebrows, they were unable to effectively limit the Celtics' offensive firepower overall. At the same time, the Lakers also had certain problems with ball handling and shooting options in key moments, resulting in some missed opportunities to chase points.
On the other hand, the Celtics have shown great teamwork ability. Tatum and White's scoring and playmaking skills provide the Green with a steady offensive output. The return of Porzingis strengthens the interior and provides the Green with more tactical options. At key moments in the game, the Celtics were able to stay calm and take their chances, showing their quality and experience as the top of the Eastern Conference.
For the Lakers, this loss could have some impact on their playoff standings. They currently sit in 9th place in the West and need to work hard to make the playoffs. However, the game also exposed the Lakers' problems in defense and key ball handling, which provided a direction for them to improve in future games. For Lakers fans, while the result of this game was disappointing, the thick eyebrows were still appreciated for their outstanding performance and the team's resilience in the face of adversity.
All in all, this Christmas battle made for the fans a wonderful matchup. Whether it is the tense and exciting game process or the excellent performance of the players on both sides, it makes people's blood boil. From the dominating stats of the thick eyebrows to the Celtics' multi-point team offense, to the ups and downs and suspense of the game, the crowd was immersed and sparked warm applause.