NBA-leading Celtics outlast Lebron, Los Angeles Lakers

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The Boston Celtics have done it again, emerging as the victors over the Los Angeles Lakers in an intense matchup.

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With LeBron James and the Lakers on the other side of the court, the Celtics managed to pull off a win

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further cementing their status as the NBA-leading team in the Eastern Conference.

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The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who both had impressive performances in the game.

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Tatum finished with a double-double, scoring 29 points and grabbing 10 rebounds

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The Celtics defense was also stellar, as they were able to contain LeBron and the Lakers to just 39% shooting from the field.

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The game was close throughout, but the Celtics were able to take control in the fourth quarter.

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They outscored the Lakers 28-17 in the quarter, with key baskets from Tatum and Brown.

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The Celtics also held the Lakers to just 4-for-21 shooting from beyond the arc.

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