Apr 15, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Alfonzo McKinnie (28) handles the ball as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) guard Payton Pritchard (11) and center Luke Kornet (40) move in during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Lakers added a chapter to the rivalry with the Boston Celtics in the Staples Center. However, this home game was a whole lot more different from the others. Welcome back Lakers Nation to the Staples Center! Even though it was a few thousand, it’s the first step to getting the Staples Center back to hosting capacity crowds!