LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been arguing for the Lakers' support team to give them assistance in a tight Western Conference season finisher race. Austin Reaves scored a season-high 32 points and hit a career-high seven 3-pointers to help Los Angeles defeat the Boston Celtics 114-105. The Lakers' young team showed their potential by playing as hard as possible and living with the outcomes. The expected broadcast match between the long-standing opponents was tempered when James was precluded due to a left lower leg injury and Davis by an Achilles ligament issue and left hip injuries. However, the Lakers' young team managed to hold off the Celtics, who had lost three of their last five games at home since starting the season 20-0 in TD Nursery. The Lakers started the day in 10th spot in the West standings, and it is unclear how long either player will be sidelined. Reaves said there is no mystery what they need to do when James and Davis return. |