Lakers' Fourth Quarter Fizzle as Celtics' Green Machine Dominates in Boston

The Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, resulting in a 126-105 loss for the Lakers. This game brought the Lakers to a record of 16-6, while the Celtics improved to 14-9.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw the Celtics take control early with an impressive offensive display, scoring 39 points. The Lakers struggled to keep pace, managing only 17 points. The Green Machine's three-point shooting was particularly effective, setting a tone that would carry through much of the game.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both teams found their rhythm offensively. The Lake Show managed to score 29 points but still trailed behind as Boston added another 30 points to their tally. Gabe Vincent contributed significantly for Los Angeles with his efficient shooting and ended up with a total of 18 points by game's end.

Third Quarter

The third quarter was where Austin Reaves shone brightly for Los Angeles. He scored consistently and finished with an impressive total of 36 points and eight assists. Despite this effort from Reaves, Boston maintained their lead by adding another solid performance on both ends of the court.

Fourth Quarter

As they entered into what could have been a comeback period for Los Angeles, it was clear that fatigue had set in. The final quarter saw them add just 23 more points compared to Boston's steady contribution of another 29 points which sealed their victory comfortably.

This matchup highlighted some key areas needing improvement for Los Angeles; notably defensive lapses allowed too many easy baskets from beyond-the-arc by Boston’s sharpshooters who shot at an impressive rate throughout this encounter.

For fans looking forward to more action from their team: mark your calendars! The next game will see them travel east again as they face Philadelphia on December 7th at Xfinity Mobile Arena starting at approximately around evening time (7:30 PM EDT). Tune into SportsNet LA or NBCS-PH networks if you’re planning on catching all live-action coverage!

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