Jaylen Brown’s OT surge lifts Celtics over Lakers

Jaylen Brown scored 37 factors and pulled down 9 rebounds to assist the Boston Celtics keep away from a season-worst, four-game dropping streak by beating the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 125-121 in extra time on Saturday.

The Lakers led 105-102 late within the fourth quarter, however Brown scored inside and was fouled with 4.1 seconds to play. Brown made the free throw to tie the rating at 105-105, and the sport went to extra time after LeBron James missed a layup simply earlier than the buzzer, though replays confirmed that James was fouled by Jayson Tatum on the play.

Brown scored 11 factors in extra time, together with a soar shot that gave the Celtics a 119-114 lead with 50.1 seconds remaining. He additionally made two free throws that put the Celtics in entrance 121-116 with 33 seconds left.

Anthony Davis made a 3-pointer that sliced Boston’s result in 123-121 with two seconds to play, however Jayson Tatum capped the scoring with two free throws.

James had 41 factors, 9 rebounds and eight assists for the Lakers, who acquired 16 factors and 10 rebounds from Davis. Patrick Beverley added 15 factors, 5 rebounds and 5 assists as Los Angeles fell for the second time in three video games.

Tatum contributed 30 factors and 11 rebounds for Boston. Malcolm Brogdon got here off the bench to attain 26 factors for the Celtics, who made 34 of 39 free throws. The Lakers went 15 of 20 on the line.

The Lakers led 67-56 after a James dunk capped an 11-0 run with 8:04 remaining within the third quarter.

Boston put collectively a 9-0 run and took its first lead of the second half when Brogdon nailed a 3-pointer with 2:15 left within the third. It was 81-81 getting into the fourth.

Boston level guard Marcus Smart missed his fourth consecutive recreation with a sprained proper ankle. The Celtics have been additionally with out middle Robert Williams, who was a late addition to the damage report with a sprained left ankle.

The Lakers trailed 28-27 after one quarter however had a 54-48 lead at halftime. After Boston scored the primary eight factors within the second quarter, Los Angeles went on an 11-0 run to seize a 38-36 benefit with 5:39 remaining within the half.

It was the second assembly between the groups this season. The Celtics earned a 122-118 extra time victory in Los Angeles on Dec. 13.

–Field Level Media/Reuters