Tatum is widely considered to be the early-season frontrunner to win MVP, leading the Celtics to the best record in the NBA with averages of 30.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. All-Star guard Jaylen Brown has also elevated his game to help propel Boston to the top of the standings, averaging career-highs of 26.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.
Tatum and Brown are looking like the best duo in the NBA but they will be put to the test against James and Anthony Davis, who have stepped things up as of late.
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LeBron continues to defy Father Time, averaging 25.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game. Davis has been performing at an MVP level, averaging 27.5 points, a league-leading 12.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.3 blocks per game.
Will Tatum and Brown prove to be too much for the Lakers to handle? Or will James and Davis send a message to the Celtics’ young stars about who the best tandem in the league is?
The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to tune into this contest below.
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What channel is Celtics vs. Lakers on?
TV channel (national): TNT Live stream: TNTdrama. com | Sling TV
Celtics vs. Lakers will be broadcast nationally on TNT.
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Celtics vs. Lakers start time
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 13 Time: 10 p. m. ET | 7 p. m. PT
Celtics vs. Lakers from Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 13, which is 7 p.m. local time in Los Angeles.
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