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 and Jaylen Brown combined for 71 points Saturday night as the Boston Celtics defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101

Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101. Jaylen Brown added 31 points as the Celtics earned their fourth straight victory.

The Boston Celtics welcomed the red-hot Los Angeles Lakers to the TD Garden, looking to put an end to their eight-game winning streak. And they were successful. The Celtics defeated the Lakers 111-101 behind big games from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

All-Star forward LeBron James is expected to miss at least 1-2 weeks after injuring his left groin in the Celtics’ win over the Lakers on Saturday night at TD Garden. Shams Charania of ESPN.com was first to report on the timetable.

The Boston Celtics snapped the Los Angeles Lakers' impressive winning streak, with Jayson Tatum delivering a stellar performance that reinforced his status as one of the league's top players. Despite his standout performance,

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown showed up big-time for the Celtics in what was a big-time matchup against the Lakers on Saturday night.