Though Luka Dončić’s fourth-quarter explosion showed he is capable of keeping the Lakers in big games, LeBron James’ fourth-quarter groin injury will loom large after this loss, which snapped Los Angeles’ eight-game win streak. With 6:44 left in the game, James called for a timeout and eventually headed to the locker room with a left groin strain.

Saturday's Lakers-Celtics matchup was billed as a potential NBA Finals preview. If it was, Los Angeles has things it needs to work on.

Thanks to some very questionable dealmaking by the front office of the Mavericks, LA has revitalized the team with Luca Doncic.