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The Los Angeles Lakers had no trouble with the defending champions on Thursday.

The Lakers looked like the best version of themselves as they dismantled the Boston Celtics 117-96.

LeBron James led the way for Los Angeles, posting 20 points, 14 boards and six assists, showing he still has his legs with a youthful dunk in the second quarter.

The Lakers went with a bigger lineup with Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura and it worked out well for them. Davis had 24 points and eight boards and added three blocks. Hachimura posted 10 points and seven boards.

Austin Reaves continued what has been a career season for him, posting 23 points and six assists in the win.

On defense, the Lakers did a tremendous job of containing the defending champions. Jayson Tatum had just 16 points, while Jaylen Brown had 17. It was Boston’s second-lowest point total of the season.

The big win also paved the way for Lakers rookie Bronny James to see some action after fans called for JJ Redick to put him in the game.

Rachel Nichols @Rachel__nichols

After chanting for Bronny for a while, the Celtics-Lakers crowd gets what it wants pic.twitter.com/poakj6z9xx

After the dominant win, fans praised the Lakers for seemingly figuring things out as the season’s halfway point approaches.

Troyboy_387 @Troyboy_387

Mark my words LeBron takes the Lakers to the Finals and averages 29-7-8 on 61% shooting and beats the Celtics

Redman @Ftxintern27

Yooooo Lakers vs Celtics Finals Preview RN? !!?

Dice @Dice rollers

The Lakers are back. Winning finals. Confirmed.

Jay‍ @LBCFRESH

Lakers blow up Celtics 25 points lol

P Krause @legends send_

Bron recently said that the Lakers have to pretty much play flawless ball to have a chance to win..ad reiterated that he would rather play the 4 in favor of getting another legit with them FRPs..hopefully it holds they on tonight

@32 Voluntary

I can’t believe this is a blowout that goes in the Lakers’ favor

Carl Banks @Carlton wins

Love watching that Lakers

Brandon @Brandn_ondemand

Seeing the Lakers actually play defense and hustle for rebounds is great.

R! @Sanemorick

Lakers score ???? No way the Celtics are getting blown out

#Mambaforever @Sam_sosuave

Lakers torching the Celtics like that? Wow

Lil twist goat @hip hop twist

Shout Lakers man

Winkz @Therealwinkz

Lakers. What a game

The Lakers are now six games over .500 at 24-18, which ties the most games over .500 they have been this year. They are stuck in fifth place in the Western Conference and look to continue building on their momentum against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.