NBA Rivalry Week hasn’t disappointed as several exciting matchups have happened, though Los Angeles Lakers fans got a huge treat after the team blew out the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

Reaves chipped in 23 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and six assists across 33 minutes during Thursday's 117-96 victory over the Celtics.

Boston has been inconsistent for weeks — a stark difference from last season’s joyride — but is still among the best defending NBA champions of this century.

Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves powered the Los Angeles Lakers to an impressive 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Davis scored 24 points, while Reaves added 23 in a dominant performance that saw the Lakers pull away early and never look back.

Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves lead the way as the Lakers make 11 3-pointers during a dominant first half and dismiss the defending champs, 117-96.

Also, after not losing a single game by double digits from the start of the season through the end of December, the Celtics have since suffered defeats of 13, 13, 17 and 21 points, all in their last 10 games. Those also were the only games this season in which Boston failed to score 100 points.

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves combine for 67 points as the Lakers put on a show in a dominant, 117-96 win over the rival Boston Celtics.

The Los Angeles Lakers delivered a statement win over their historic arch-rivals, the Boston Celtics, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With a 117

Austin Reaves admitted that games between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics carry a little more weight.

Los Angeles Lakers video highlights of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves against the Boston Celtics.