With the Lakers nearly back to full strength, Frank Vogel reverted back to a version of a lineup used earlier in the season highlighted by Anthony Davis starting a center on Tuesday against the Celtics. The move paid big dividends as, after a brief barrage from Jayson Tatum to open the game, the Lakers earned a comfortable blowout win over their rivals, 117-102.
The game was won in the paint for the Lakers, who outscored visiting Boston 66-42 in the interior on the night despite playing one non-Davis center in Dwight Howard, who only played 13 minutes in the win.