After the game, Celtics star Jayson Tatum spoke to the media and said he believes the rivalry is in a good spot it has been in. “The rivalry is alive.” Tatum also told ESPN's Lisa Salters that the NBA is in a better place when Boston and L.

On Saturday night, Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a 10-point victory against the Los Angeles Lakers. This win ended the Lakers' winning streak at eight games and now gives Boston even more momentum as they approach the final month of the regular season.

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers share one of the most storied rivalries in NBA history. Ahead of their highly anticipated matchup, Jayson Tatum made surprising remarks about the Lakers, sparking debate across social media.