The Celtics stayed in control for the entire second half, pushing their lead up to double digits for the entire fourth quarter on their way to the comfortable win. The victory improves Boston to 3-1 in Las Vegas with one game looming in the consolation round this weekend.

League Celtics took their record to 3-1 in Las Vegas with a 87-78 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, July 17. Baylor Scheierman's struggles from the field continued, as he went 2-of-14 for a field goal percentage of 14.

Cole Swider - Swider has been the most impressive player for the Lakers so far. He went undrafted in 2022 and had played on two way contracts for the Lakers, Heat, Pistons and Raptors. He averaged 19.7 points. 8.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.3 steals in the first 3 games in Las Vegas so far for the Lakers.