Recap: Lakers Struggle To Match Physicality Of Celtics In Home Loss

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• Recap: Lakers Struggle To Match Physicality Of Celtics In Home Loss

  The Los Angeles Lakers honored a franchise legend on Sunday afternoon when they unveiled the statue of former head coach Pat Riley in a private ceremony. The best way to honor Riley though would be by beating the rival Boston Celtics, and they had a chance to do exactly that. Unfortunately though, the Celtics were […]

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  Article published:Feb 22, 8:56 PM ET

• Celtics' Joe Mazzulla's priceless reaction to Pat Riley's 'kicking some Boston a**' quote

  The Los Angeles Lakers chose to commemorate Pat Riley’s expansive NBA legacy by unveiling his statue before their matchup against the Boston Celtics. As part of his speech, Riley ensured that he gave encouragement to the Lakers to “kick some Boston a**.” However, with the game going the other way, the Celtics head coach Joe […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla’s priceless reaction to Pat Riley’s ‘kicking some Boston a**’ quote appeared first on ClutchPoints .

  Publisher:ClutchPointsArticle published:Feb 23, 10:56 AM ET

• Lakers embarrass themselves against rival Celtics in front of legends

  The Boston Celtics spoiled Pat Riley’s statue unveiling by crushing the Los Angeles Lakers 111-89 at Crypto.com Arena, as Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard exposed L.A.’s defensive flaws in a stunning rivalry showdown.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published:Feb 22, 10:57 PM ET

• Lakers' LeBron James shows major respect to Pat Riley after incredible halftime ceremony

  Even though the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics, 111-89, on Sunday, it was a memorable evening for the fans, as the team honored one of its most iconic figures in former coach Pat Riley. The halftime ceremony was a special tribute to Riley to celebrate his statue, which was unveiled outside Crypto.com […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James shows major respect to Pat Riley after incredible halftime ceremony appeared first on ClutchPoints .

  Publisher:ClutchPointsArticle published:Feb 23, 12:43 AM ET

• Celtics humble Lakers on Pat Riley’s big day

  The Boston Celtics spoiled Pat Riley’s statue unveiling by crushing the Los Angeles Lakers 111-89 at Crypto.com Arena, as Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard exposed L.A.’s defensive flaws in a stunning rivalry showdown.

  Publisher:NY Post NBAArticle published:Feb 22, 10:57 PM ET

• Lakers unable to make good on Pat Riley’s message, fall to rival Celtics

  The Lakers lost the regular-season series to the Celtics, 0-2, for the first time since the 2022-23 season.

  Publisher:NY Post NBAArticle published:Feb 22, 9:34 PM ET