Lakers Complete Stunning Comeback Against Celtics in Historic Rivalry Clash

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the most memorable comebacks of the season Sunday night, erasing a 20-point third-quarter deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 118-112 at Crypto.com Arena. The victory marked the Lakers fifth straight win and kept their playoff hopes alive in a tightly contested Western Conference race.

Anthony Davis led the charge with 35 points and 12 rebounds, while LeBron James contributed 28 points and 11 assists in what many are calling his best performance in weeks. The veteran duo combined for 18 points in the final quarter, outscoring the entire Celtics starting lineup during the crucial stretch.

Boston appeared to be in complete control through three quarters, with Jayson Tatum scoring 26 points and Jaylen Brown adding 24. However, the Celtics managed just 19 points in the fourth quarter as Los Angeles clamped down defensively and found their offensive rhythm. A 15-2 Lakers run midway through the final period completely shifted the momentum.

The turning point came with 6:47 remaining when Russell Westbrook drained a three-pointer that tied the game at 98-98, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. From there, the Lakers never trailed again, with Davis dominating the paint and James orchestrating the offense with veteran savvy.

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham praised his teams resilience after the game. We talked about playing 48 minutes of basketball, and tonight our guys really bought into that mentality, Ham said. When youre down 20 against a championship-caliber team like Boston, you cant panic. You just have to trust the process and execute.

The victory improves Los Angeles record to 32-28 and moves them within two games of the sixth seed in the Western Conference. With just 22 games remaining in the regular season, every win becomes increasingly crucial for a Lakers team that has championship aspirations but needs to secure their playoff positioning first.