The Boston Celtics defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers, 115 - 95, at Staples Center on Friday. This was a lopsided matchup on paper headed in and the Celtics left no doubt with this 20 - point win. It was over early, as Boston took a 23 - point lead into the half and led by 31 at times in the third quarter. Rebounding was a huge difference, as the Celtics won that differential, 46 - 34. Boston ended up shooting 51 percent from the field, whole holding Los Angeles to under 43 percent shooting. The Celtics (40 - 22) have now won three of four, as they continue to battle Cleveland for the top - spot in the east. Isaiah Thomas led the way for Boston, as he tallied 18 points and eight assists. Al Horford finished second on the team with 17 points, four rebounds and three assists. Jaylen Brown led the bench with 16 points and eight rebounds. Amir Johnson provided 13 points, six rebounds and four assists, while Avery Bradley totaled 15 points, four rebounds and four assists. Boston's next game will be on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers (19 - 43) now find themselves last in the west with this ugly blowout loss. Jordan Clarkson led the way for Los Angeles, as he contributed 20 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals off the bench. D'Angelo Russell led the starters with 17 points, three rebounds and four assists. Julius Randle was the only other Laker in double figures, collecting 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists. On deck for Los Angeles is a home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.
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