Boston Celtics: Resilience, Rivalries, and Repeat Dreams – March 9, 2025 Update
Boston Celtics: Resilience, Rivalries, and Repeat Dreams – March 9, 2025 Update The Boston Celtics are in the thick of their title defense as the 2024-25 NBA season barrels toward the playoffs. Sitting at 45-18 and holding the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, the reigning champions are navigating a season of highs, lows, and a reloaded rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers. Last night’s marquee matchup against LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Purple and Gold at TD Garden was a rollercoaster—here’s the latest on that game, the injury saga, roster rumors, and what’s next for Boston as March Madness looms on the hardwood. Celtics Fall to Lakers in Thriller: 119-115 On March 8, 2025, the Celtics hosted the Lakers in a nationally televised clash that lived up to its billing. Despite a valiant effort, Boston dropped a nail-biter, 119-115, as Luka Doncic’s debut in the storied rivalry proved decisive. The Lakers’ new-look squad, bolstered by Doncic’s trade acquisition, erased a 12-...