The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 113 - 107, at TD Garden on Friday. These two teams came into this matchup tied for the most wins in NBA history and the Celtics were able to pull ahead of the Lakers with this victory. The second quarter was the difference in the game, as Boston outscored Los Angeles, 33 - 21. Defense was also key for the Celtics, as they held the Lakers to 39 percent from the field and 37 percent from three - point range. Boston shot 48 percent on their end and recorded 28 assists on their 39 made baskets. The Lakers (17 - 36) have now lost 10 of their last 12 games, as they ca n't get out of their own way. Lou Williams led Los Angeles in scoring, as he provided 21 points, four rebounds and four assists off the bench. D'Angelo Russell led the starters, collecting 20 points, six rebounds and six assists. Nick Young was the only other starter with more than four points, as he dropped 17 points to add to his three rebounds and three assists. Larry Nance Jr. recorded an 18 - point, 11 - rebound double - double off the bench. The Celtics (32 - 18) have rode Isaiah Thomas' absurd fourth quarter numbers all season and he was at it yet again here. Thomas scored 17 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter, to go along with two rebounds and four assists. Al Horford flirted with a triple - double, accumulating 11 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Jae Crowder was second on the team in scoring, totaling 18 points, six rebounds and two steals. Marcus Smart was a spark plug off the bench, accruing nine points, seven assists and five steals.
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