The Lakers’ Epic Struggle vs. Celtics β And Groin Strains!…
LeBron and his Lakers had an eventful Saturday, like a chaotic Thanksgiving meal with the Celtics playing the role of the overeager turkey. Playing in what many dubbed a ‘sneak peek’ of the NBA Finals, Boston feasted on the Lakersβ offense, leaving Los Angeles with a lot more to chew on than they expected.
The dynamic duo, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, gobbled up the Lakers by racking up a combined 71 points, while LeBron and Luka had their dance moves disrupted by Al Horford’s defensive prowess. Lakersβ attempts to fry Horford ended up more burned than crispy, shooting a measly 3 of 14 against him.
Not only did the Lakers face an energetic Celtics squad, but the numbers 3 and 13 seemed to have plotted revenge; the team went missing in action during the third quarter and scored just 13 points. To top it off, LeBron strained his groin β his body warning him about channeling his inner superhero a little too much.
But fear not, Lakers fans! LeBron is treating his groin like a fine wine β with patience. And despite brain fog, bad luck, and back-aches, there’s positivity brewing in Los Angeles. They’re banking on becoming a full-strength team just in time to serve up a Finals surprise (without overcooked turnovers, of course).