The Boston Celtics humbled the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 22, 2026, handing their longtime rivals a clear defeat during a day honoring former Lakers coach Pat Riley.
The matchup, played in front of a gathering described as “legends,” saw Los Angeles struggle from start to finish, offering, as the headline put it, “no answers” for Boston’s attack. Details of the final score were not immediately available, but the outcome left the commemorative atmosphere muted.
The loss adds another chapter to one of the NBA’s most storied rivalries and casts a shadow over a celebration that was meant to spotlight Riley’s legacy with the franchise.
Source: New York Post
