Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla explained special reason Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown saw extra playing time in Celtics' win over Lakers.

The Boston Celtics captured their 46win against the season on Saturday night, defeating their bitter and most hated rival, the Los Angeles Lakers, 111-101.  The

Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to help the Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum says the rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers makes the league better if both teams are good.

Over 87 combined minutes, Brown and Tatum scored 71 of their team’s 111 points, while Brown had the energy on defense to bother Luka Dončić.

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Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101.

Under any circumstances, a Celtics/Lakers game on a Saturday night would generate substantial buzz, but this one seemed to have it all. The two teams have been among the best in the NBA this season. The Celtics are defending champions,