THE Los Angeles Lakers loved a uncommon resounding victory Tuesday in opposition to the Washington Wizards who improved their report to 23-18. However despite the fact that their schedule has been favorable and busy at residence in latest weeks, they’ll face an enormous check on Thursday.
It was then that the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics come to city. Whereas the Celtics stay, within the minds of most, the group to beat all through the league, they’ve received solely half of their final eight video games, and they’ll face the Los Angeles Clippers the day earlier than face the Purple and Gold.
But LeBron James, who recorded his ninth triple-double of the season in opposition to Washington, is aware of the Lakers will face a tricky problem. After Tuesday’s sport, he talked slightly about what his group must do on Thursday in opposition to Boston.
LeBron James on the Lakers’ upcoming sport in opposition to the Celtics: “Boston is aware of who they’re. We’re nonetheless studying and attempting to get higher at what we wish to do. » pic.twitter.com/usim3epcIG
– Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 22, 2025
James alluded to the stark distinction between a Celtics group that could be a confirmed product and has a definite id and a Lakers group that’s nonetheless looking for an id precisely in the course of its season.
After Thursday’s sport, the Lakers will start a six-game street journey. Whereas this journey will not be too tough, it should embrace matchups in opposition to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, the New York Knicks on February 1, and the Los Angeles Clippers on February 4.
This text was initially revealed on LeBron Wire: LeBron James talks about Thursday’s sport in opposition to the Celtics
