The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Friday night to take on their historical rivals, the Boston Celtics. The Lakers were coming off a loss to the Washington Wizards while the Celtics defeated the Detroit Pistons. Entering the game, the Lakers held a record of 5-14. Check out the highlights below:
First Quarter
Lakers 2nd unit getting it done. Lakers back with 7. Nick Young on the board early & Ed Davis with his typical monster block.
— Shahan Ahmed (@shahanLA) December 6, 2014
Game Score: Lakers 20, Celtics 30
Second Quarter
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) December 6, 2014
At the end of the first half, Jeremy Lin with a layup at the buzzer, cuts the deficit to 5, 53-48, Boston.
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) December 6, 2014
Game Score: Lakers 48, Celtics 53
Third Quarter
Lin's starting to attack the hoop more, and has converted 4 shots at the rim in late 2nd/early 3rd to reach 11 points and get LAL w/in 6.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) December 6, 2014
Game Score: Lakers 70, Celtics 86
Fourth Quarter
Young creates contact on the layup and then swishes the free throw to cut the deficit down to single digits: 92-83 with 7:39 left.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 6, 2014
Final Score: Lakers 96, Celtics 113