Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla offered a strange reason for playing Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown so many minutes vs the Lakers.

Behind the NBA's hottest new duo, LeBron James and Luka Dončić, the Los Angeles Lakers entered Saturday night's showdown with the Boston Celtics on an eight-game winning streak that had vaulted them up the Western Conference standings and firmly into the championship conversation.

Jayson Tatum will play in the Boston Celtics' crucial game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 8, 2025. Despite concerns over other key injuries in the team, Tatum is set to lead with his impressive stats.