Porzingis, Celtics Start Strong in 126–115 Christmas Day Win Over Davis, Lakers

Jayson Tatum (0) of the Boston Celtics drives over Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half in Los Angeles on Dec. 25, 2023. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES—The Boston Celtics were happy to share on Christmas Day, and it propelled them to a historic holiday against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Led by Kristaps Porzingis with 28 points and 11 rebounds, all five starters had at least 18 points for the Celtics in a 126–115 win over the Lakers on Monday.