On this exciting December 26, the NBA Christmas Game staged a highlight battle, the Lakers and Celtics pinnacle matchup. At the beginning of the game, the Lakers were in a difficult situation, repeatedly missing long-distance shots, and could only hope for thick eyebrows to stick to the inside. The Celtics, on the other hand, were in full swing, showing all-round offensive firepower with an 18-point lead in the first quarter. But the Lakers quickly caught up in the final quarter and narrowed the score to 23-32, opening a suspenseful scene for the game.
At halftime, the Lakers bit the Celtics' lead through defensive counterattacks, 57-58, and only temporarily trailed by one point. The suspense of this game became more and more obvious, and in the third quarter, the Lakers achieved a comeback, and the atmosphere on the court became more tense. However, the Celtics regained the lead with a 7-0 run, and the Lakers couldn't follow suit and had a clear margin of points with their opponents.
By the fourth quarter, the Lakers had a chance to catch up, but failed to capture the Celtics' chaotic situation. Instead, the Celtics took advantage of the opportunity to extend the margin to 13 points and eventually won the tight game 115-126. After the game, the Lakers players may be reluctant, but the Celtics' performance is beyond their reach.
In terms of personal data, thick eyebrows became the scoring pillar of the Lakers, contributing 40 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. In comparison, James performed averagely, with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. As for the Celtics, Porzingis showed strong dominance, scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists, while White and Holiday also contributed 18 points and 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists respectively.
Despite the Lakers' loss in this game, James' performance was impressive. Not only did he set a new personal record for 1,179 consecutive double-game scores, but he also scored an impressive 476 points in total, surpassing Kobe Bryant and ranking second all-time, behind Oscar Robertson. This game is not only a battle of wins and losses, but also a battle for individual and team honors, pushing the NBA Christmas battle to a climax.
Overall, the game not only showed the fighting spirit and technical level of the players, but also presented a feast of passion and suspense for the fans. The Celtics' victory kept them leading in the East, and the Lakers need to learn their lessons and prepare for the games ahead. This Christmas basketball event will be a moment that fans will remember for a long time.