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'Put It On The Floor': How the Lakers looked to stymy the Boston Celtics

The Lakers had a game plan, and the Celtics roster was too tired to overcome it.

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Adam Taylor
Jan 25, 2025
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The Los Angeles Lakers came into Thursday’s game against the Boston Celtics with a clear plan: make Joe Mazzulla’s team shoot off the bounce.

“Make ‘em put it on the floor,” Anthony Davis told Allie LaForce on the sidelines after the game. “They shoot very well when they get a catch-and-shoot, but it kind of drops significantly when they have to put it o…

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