Lakers Handle Celtics 117–102, Split Rivalry for Season

Lakers Handle Celtics 117–102, Split Rivalry for Season
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) drives past Boston Celtics center Al Horford, center, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Dec. 7, 2021. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez
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LOS ANGELES—Unlike most of his Los Angeles Lakers teammates, Russell Westbrook grew up a Lakers fan who personally understood the yearly importance of their rivalry series with the Boston Celtics.

Leading a dominant victory over the Celtics while wearing the Lakers’ gold jersey for the first time clearly made for a special night for the veteran guard.