Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Boston Celtics (13-11) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (12-12) at STAPLES Center
Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday December 7, 2021
Boston Celtics 22, Los Angeles Lakers 19 (Q1 03:58)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron up to 9 points against the Celtics, who now lead by three points with four left in the first quarter. The number that stands out right now is the Lakers 1 for 5 start from 3-point range, which isn’t good enough to create space for this lineup. – 10:23 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Good timeout by Udoka. Celtics offense has gotten a little sloppy the last few possessions. – 10:23 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Celtics in their traditional away greens, Lakers in their traditional home yellows. Just so aesthetically pure. Was that really so difficult @NBA? Play the hits. – 10:22 PM
Abby Chin @tvabby
#Celtics not even pretending to try to contest those Russell Westbrook threes is kinda funny. – 10:22 PM
Chris Grenham @chrisgrenham
Robert Williams is awesome pic.twitter.com/h0R3WrhgXj – 10:21 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Russell Westbrook three straight WIDE OPEN 3s… pic.twitter.com/q4RN6AK2A5 – 10:21 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Boston isn’t even playing in the same state as Westbrook on these jumpers. The Celtics will let him shoot all the threes he wants. – 10:20 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Westbrook only took 8 shots last game against the Clippers, his season low, but with Boston backed way off him, he’s attempted 3 open triples already, all misses.
LeBron’s first 3 went down, meanwhile, as LAL trail 20-15. – 10:20 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
The Celtics are less daring Westbrook to shoot and more begging him – 10:20 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Robert Williams III just got himself a poster featuring Anthony Davis – 10:20 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Celtics. Lakers. HERE.WE.GO!!! pic.twitter.com/aswcJPyntR – 10:20 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics really like Russ taking open threes. #Lakers – 10:19 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
JAYS🔥N TATUM pic.twitter.com/M709tuCLm4 – 10:19 PM
Chris Grenham @chrisgrenham
Fantastic pass here from Marcus Smart: pic.twitter.com/ePgfSYuMKQ – 10:18 PM
Chris Grenham @chrisgrenham
This is easily Jayson Tatum’s best first quarter of the season in terms of scoring and we’re less than four minutes in. – 10:17 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Jayson Tatum is in show-no-mercy mode tonight, has 14 pts (all of Boston’s points thus far) on 5-for-5 shooting in less than four minutes, with the Celtics up 14-8 on the Lakers. – 10:16 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Me after Tatum takes his first 3: “I hope he doesn’t settle.”
Tatum banks in 2nd 3: “I’m going to tweet that he should get to the rim”
Tatum hits 3rd 3: …. I probably shouldn’t send this.
Tatum hits 4th: [delete delete delete] – 10:16 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Less than 4 minutes into Celtics/Lakers and Jayson Tatum has scored all 14 of Boston’s points… – 10:15 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Jayson Tatum’s first four minutes – 5-5, 4-4 from three, 14 points – 10:15 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
14 points for Jayson Tatum in the game’s first 3:50. He’s 5-for-5 overall and 4-for-4 from behind the arc. – 10:14 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
14 straight 🔥💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/gpJQ7orEiv – 10:14 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Not even a minute into the game and @Marcus Smart‘s diving for loose balls pic.twitter.com/8xTsi9lqa2 – 10:14 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
All four of LAL’s buckets have been at Boston’s rim, despite this big Celtics lineup.
But on the other end, Tatum is 4 for 4 from 3 (including a banker), plus a dunk, for all 14 points as LAL trail by 6 at the 8:11 mark. – 10:14 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
Jayson Tatum is currently on pace to shoot 48-for-48 from 3 tonight. If he does that, the Lakers are likely to lose. – 10:14 PM
Rob Peterson @ShotDrJr
Jayson Tatum going for 82 – 10:14 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jayson Tatum might need 50 tonight – 10:13 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Jayson Tatum trending in 3…2…1… – 10:13 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tatum started the game with an easy dunk and is now on fire. 14 points in the first 3:51. – 10:13 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Jayson Tatum has al 14 of Boston’s points, giving Celtics a 14-8 lead over Lakers with 8:11 left. – 10:13 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Tatum loves playing in LA – 10:13 PM
Chris Grenham @chrisgrenham
Jayson Tatum opens the game with 14 straight points. He’s 5-of-5 from the floor in three minutes. – 10:13 PM
Matt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
Any idea how often a team — the Lakers tonight— wins opening tip and still get shot clock violation on initial possession? – 10:13 PM
Abby Chin @tvabby
I’m confused. A LOT of cheers inside Staples for Jayson Tatum raining threes on the Lakers. Meanwhile, Dennis Schroder is getting booed every time he touches the ball. – 10:13 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Jayson Tatum with 14 points over the first 3:49. He’s 5 for 5 from the field with four 3-pointers. – 10:13 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Tatum has all 14pts for the Celtics…Boston up 14-8 – 10:13 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jayson Tatum 14, Lakers 8 – 10:13 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
It’s a 14-8 lead for the Celtics. Jayson Tatum (11 points) is outscoring the Lakers starters by himself. – 10:13 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Had to turn off the audio for Lakers/Celtics, but now I have Lightnin’ Hopkins playing on vinyl and this is a much better way to live life. – 10:13 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Jayson Tatum can’t miss tonight. He’s scored four times from 3 and once on a dunk. And likely counting – 10:13 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
11 straight points for Jayson Tatum to open the game – 10:13 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Is Tatum Tatuming early? – 10:12 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum already in his bag with the #Celtics first 11 points. He likes playing at Staples Center. #Lakers – 10:12 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Smart went to the floor. James watched.
Williams grabbed the OR, Russ complained for a call.
Complain about Vogel, but the vets have to set the tone for the Lakers, not the coach. – 10:12 PM
Chris Grenham @chrisgrenham
Nice work by Al Horford here to force the loose ball, which of course sends Marcus Smart flying to the floor. pic.twitter.com/GDyRlvY7zq – 10:11 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Al Horford doing Al Horford-like things (force loose ball) followed by Marcus Smart doing Marcus Smart-like things (dives for loose ball) with Tatum doing Tatum (easy dunk). – 10:10 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Times have changed. Boos from Lakers fans were pretty mild during Celtics lineup intros pic.twitter.com/rZwWngZYyK – 10:05 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Go Time pic.twitter.com/ipc02ahiIv – 9:57 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers’ starters vs. the Celtics tonight:
Anthony Davis
LeBron James
Talen Horton-Tucker
Avery Bradley
Russell Westbrook – 9:41 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Marcus Smart
Dennis Schroder
Lakers starters:
Anthony Davis
LeBron James
Talen Horton-Tucker
Avery Bradley
Russell Westbrook – 9:37 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at Lakers – Staples Center – December 7, 2021 – Starting Lineups
Boston – Smart, Schroder, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Los Angeles – Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Talen Horton-Tucker, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
OUT: Boston: Brown L.A.: Trevor Ariza, K. Nunn pic.twitter.com/y92rQAZxkJ – 9:35 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Avery 🔙
AD at the 5️⃣
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/MGAA14rJt1 – 9:35 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
👀🔜 pic.twitter.com/BgONpUD88G – 9:33 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
The Lakers are starting Anthony Davis at center. Talen Horton-Tucker remains a starter, while Avery Bradley enters the starting lineup again. pic.twitter.com/OVfX3qYoup – 9:31 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers will go back to AD at the 5 tonight with this starting lineup:
Westbrook, Bradley, Horton-Tucker, LeBron and AD – 9:30 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Is LeBron James still part of the NBA’s elite? @Chris Vernon and @Kevin O’Connor discuss on #TheMismatch. pic.twitter.com/69jGvmqpDc – 9:30 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Gold for the rivalry.
#LakeShow x @bibigoUSA pic.twitter.com/JLRygC1bwa – 9:22 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
🔜 pic.twitter.com/WHw2qYFdOC – 9:19 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Waiting for tip-off?
Get some shopping done at https://t.co/nViTeRGhJT pic.twitter.com/P8Q7Xc1o2G – 9:03 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
serving up some runway looks💧
#JetBlueRunway pic.twitter.com/8pYpMwQMH6 – 8:59 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
ICYMI, some Lakers-Celtics pregame listening on Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers. We broke down all aspects of this game and rivalry with @John Karalis from @LOCeltics. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lak… – 8:52 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Cristobal pursuit is part of change in how UM does business. Details, where the money comes from, answers from one of the key people conducting the search, AD update and UM’s new power brokers: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 8:48 PM
Chris Grenham @chrisgrenham
Ime Udoka says Romeo Langford is still a little sore, but he won’t be on a minutes limit. Just a pain tolerance thing. – 8:47 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Invest in Preparation
#LakeShow x @DWS_Group pic.twitter.com/SnKmFUkVib – 8:45 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Frank Vogel said he’s not worried about his job security and he feels that the front office supports him. That being said, Vogel said he hasn’t had discussions with the front office about the future. Vogel: “Focused on the job.” – 8:39 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Rob Williams missed our matchup with the Lakers earlier this season but he’ll be active tonight and ready to make an impact. pic.twitter.com/LNhBd5Ez5y – 8:27 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
A CT scan revealed @CJ McCollum has a pneumothorax (collapsed right lung), per Blazers. McCollum suffered the injury on Saturday against Boston. – 8:18 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
The Blazers say a CT scan revealed that guard CJ McCollum has a pneumothorax (right lung). He sustained the injury against Boston on Dec. 4.
He will be further evaluated before a prognosis is determined. – 8:16 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nicolas Batum is officially questionable for tomorrow vs Celtics.
If he plays, it will be the first time since May that all three of Batum, Marcus Morris Sr., and Serge Ibaka are all available to play.
Leonard/Preston out injured, along with Johnson/Scrubb (G-League). – 8:13 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Clippers’ personnel report ahead of their game against the Celtics tomorrow: pic.twitter.com/fexNyowzad – 8:10 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith getting some early shots up here at Staples Center pic.twitter.com/nIjpt3nQON – 8:07 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers list Nicolas Batum as questionable for tomorrow’s game vs Celtics. He’s cleared NBA health and safety protocols, but status uncertain amid conditioning concerns – 8:06 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Clippers say Nic Batum is questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Celtics, while Kawhi Leonard, Jason Preston and Keon Johnson are all out. – 8:06 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers say Nico Batum is questionable to play tomorrow against Boston. He hasn’t played since Nov. 19 due to health and safety protocols and getting back up to speed. – 8:06 PM
Enes Kanter @EnesFreedom
I’m here to raise the voices of millions against a Dictatorship that made
6 million+ people flee #Venezuela
6 million+ people who are now looking for a chance to survive outside of their country & dreaming of returning home to hug their loved ones
We need to help #SaveVenezuela pic.twitter.com/RMy3cqCndj – 7:53 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
NEWEST EPISODE OF THE GAME THEORY PODCAST:
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https://t.co/Sm8vaa4AHG pic.twitter.com/ufpoR99GSX – 7:50 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
The best time to wear a striped sweater is all the time. pic.twitter.com/ikDI4UAVRE – 7:29 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
To Kenny Smith’s question about who on the Mavs can to be more creative, Doncic says: “I think JB’s that guy. He’s been amazing this season… I think this season he’s learning a lot about passing and creating for everybody. I’ve got to play some off the ball. 1/2 – 7:25 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Correction: no Jaylen Brown tonight against the Lakers – was thinking of tomorrow’s game against the Clippers. In addition, Jabari Parker is out with a non-COVID illness and Bruno Fernando is out with back spasms. Romeo Langford, however, is available. – 7:20 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Romeo Langford is available tonight.
Jaylen was already out. Add Bruno Fernando (back) and Jabari (non-COVID illness) to the out list – 7:18 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jaylen Brown, Jabari Parker and Bruno Fernando are all out tonight for Celtics vs. Lakers. Romeo Langford is officially in per team. – 7:18 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jaylen Brown is OUT tonight.
Romeo Langford is available.
Bruno Fernando and Jabari Parker are also OUT. – 7:17 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Celtics say, in addition to Jaylen Brown, Jabari Parker (non-COVID illness) and Bruno Fernando (low back spasms) are out vs. Lakers.
Romeo Langford is available. – 7:17 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
#NEBHInjuryReport update:
Jaylen Brown (right hamstring tightness) – OUT
Bruno Fernando (low back spasms) – OUT
Romeo Langford – AVAILABLE
Jabari Parker (illness, non-COVID) – OUT – 7:16 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
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Hit that subscribe button, and you’ll get it before everyone else!
https://t.co/42DCTcOIjw pic.twitter.com/qf7mweCi7x – 7:07 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Dennis Schroder talked to MassLive about his experience with the Lakers that came to a quick halt last offseason: “It was an honor to play with (AD and LeBron)…I’m grateful that I’ve seen it but for me, personally, it wasn’t the right fit.” masslive.com/celtics/2021/1… – 6:47 PM
DeAndre Jordan @DeAndre
#35 @TobiOye… – 5:41 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
L.A. vs Boston
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#LakeShow x @socios
nba.com/lakers/news/th… – 4:21 PM
