NBA Rivalry Week hasn’t disappointed as several exciting matchups have happened, though Los Angeles Lakers fans got a huge treat after the team blew out the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. LeBron James had 20 points and 14 rebounds after being selected for the All-Star Game for the 21st consecutive season earlier in the day.

Reaves chipped in 23 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and six assists across 33 minutes during Thursday's 117-96 victory over the Celtics.

Despite a demonstrative blowout victory over the mighty Boston Celtics (who were playing on the second night of a back-to-back, it should be noted) on Thursday

Boston has been inconsistent for weeks — a stark difference from last season’s joyride — but is still among the best defending NBA champions of this century.

Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

Jan 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) dribbles the ball against Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) in the second half at the Crypto.com Arena ...

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. LeBron James had 20 points ...

NBA Rivalry Week hasn’t disappointed as there have been several great games, but there’s nothing like a matchup between two storied franchises in the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers.

That is supported by Yahoo’s Kevin O’Connor, who wrote that the Heat have “lowered their asking price for Butler because they’re tired of his act”. “And they’d like to get something in return instead of letting him walk in free agency for nothing,” he added.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James shared a special moment with Allen Iverson’s mother, Ann Iverson, after Tuesday night’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. After Lakers rookie Bronny James played extensive minutes in a 118-104 loss to the 76ers, his father, LeBron, met with Iverson postgame.

At 26-18, the Lakers look like a threat in the West. But the specifics of how they're winning don't bode well for their postseason hopes.