The Boston Celtics defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers in overtime, 122-118, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday.

There were some massive swings in this game, with Boston kicking it off with a 37-24 first quarter. Los Angeles responded with a 32-4 run spanning between the third and fourth quarters to take a game-high 13-point lead, but the Celtics finished regulation on a 17-4 run to get the game into overtime. The Lakers started with the first four points of overtime, but the Celtics took care of this game by responding with a 12-0 run. Boston shot 19-of-48 from three-point range while holding Los Angeles to 8-of-29 from long range. The Celtics also out-assisted the Lakers, 27-23.

The Celtics (22-7) were led by Jayson Tatum, tallying 44 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Jaylen Brown accrued 25 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and three steals. Marcus Smart amassed 18 points, five rebounds, six assists and two steals, while Grant Williams led the bench with nine points and five boards. Derrick White also scored 10 points.

The Lakers (11-16) were led by Anthony Davis, finishing with 37 points, 12 rebounds and three assists. LeBron James collected 33 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and two steals. The other three starters combined for 15 points, six rebounds and one assist. Russell Westbrook led the bench with 20 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and four blocks.

Both teams return to action on Friday, with Boston returning home to play the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles staying home to face the Denver Nuggets.