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Without LeBron and Anthony Davis, Lakers Upset Celtics in Boston 114-105, led by Reaves, Russell.
According to our friends at FanDuel, the Lakers were double digit underdogs for Thursday's game in Boston, and that was BEFORE the news broke that Anthony Davis and LeBron James would both be out with injuries.
That bumped the line up over 15.
Whatever! The Lakers shocked the world, taking an early lead over the Celtics and never giving it up, winning 114-105 in a game that, for a night at least, changed the vibes around the team in a very positive way. Austin Reaves scored 32 points, and hit seven of his 10 3-pointers. D'Angelo Russell was only 5-20 from the floor, but 4-8 from downtown and contributed 14 assists and two steals. Jaxson Hayes had 16 points, 10 rebounds and (no, this is not a typo) zero fouls. None. In 34 minutes of burn.
Everyone who played contributed, as it had to be for the Lakers to pull the upset. Was it a little goofy statistically? Sure was! The Lakers shot 40 percent overall... and over 52% from 3. (Just to note one example.) But whatever. They were seriously undermanned, especially after Jarred Vanderbilt left just before the end of the first half with a foot injury. His status going forward is yet to be determined.
So the Lakers still have problems, no question. But for one night, at least, it was nothing but happiness.
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
SEGMENT 1: The Lakers shock the NBA world.
SEGMENT 2: Reaves shines in a huge moment.
SEGMENT 3: Back to reality - Vando hurt.
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