On Christmas Day, the Celtics were able to defeat the Lakers by a score of 126-115, despite the fact that Jayson Tatum struggled with his shooting and Anthony Davis scored 40 points for the Celtics. There was not enough of a difference between this triumph and the Celtics’ ability to claim victory.

Tatum completed the game with a total of 26 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and a shooting percentage of 6-15. This was after everything was said and done. 

On the other hand, LeBron James concluded the game with a total of sixteen points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, shooting from five to fourteen points.

In the end, the excellent play of Kristaps Porzingis (28 points, 11 rebounds, 11-19 field goal percentage) and Derrick White (18 points, 11 assists, 8-13 field goal %) was what ultimately differentiated Boston from its competitors. Every single one of these players had outstanding performances.