Behind the NBA's hottest new duo, LeBron James and Luka Dončić, the Los Angeles Lakers entered Saturday night's showdown with the Boston Celtics on an eight-game winning streak that had vaulted them up the Western Conference standings and firmly into the championship conversation.

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.

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,

The Jazz are in full-on tank mode and Jaylen Brown will take advantage, clearing his points prop of 25.5 whether Jayson Tatum rests or plays. With the playoffs coming into view, it’s no surprise to see the Boston Celtics going through the gears, and that spells trouble for the 15-win Utah Jazz tonight.

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