The Los Angeles Lakers (34-21) will look to LeBron James (24.7 points per game, 15th in NBA) when they try to beat Jayson Tatum (26.8, seventh) and the Boston Celtics (40-16) on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at TD Garden.

Despite facing the No. 1 seed in the conference, the Celtics were viewed as the favorites. RELATED: Colin Cowherd on what Jayson Tatum lacks, gives LeBron James, Michael Jordan examples As expected, the C's showed their talent in the opening quarter and at one point led the game 25-3.

Jayson Tatum is the face of the Boston Celtics. He is their best player and is the first player you think of when you think of the modern-day Celtics. Tatum is the best overall player that the Celtics have, even though Jaylen Brown is also really good. Brown is the reigning NBA Finals MVP, but Tatum is still the face of the Celtics.

James had 33 points and 17 rebounds in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night, while Doncic added 21 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. LA's new star duo is scary for the league, according to Pierce and Garnett.

The Boston Celtics are among the NBA’s best teams. Their strong streaks make them top championship contenders. Jayson Tatum, their offensive leader, expressed his desire to inspire others, just as LeBron,

Although they are rivals on the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, LeBron James and Jaylen Brown were picked to play on the same team at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco, California. Both LeBron and Brown were added to Shaquille O'Neal's team,