The Wednesday clash between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers had a certain energy to it, different than in recent years. With Kyrie Irving and Lonzo Ball clashing for the first time on their new teams. With both teams making upgrades in the offseason to better their future, it made for an interesting matchup.
Boston entered the matchup with the longest winning streak in the NBA in nine games, while the Lakers were coming in with impressive consecutive victories over the weekend. One winning streak had to give, with the Celtics hearing the unfortunate news that Al Horford entered the concussion protocol and will not suit up.