Behind the NBA's hottest new duo, LeBron James and Luka Dončić, the Los Angeles Lakers entered Saturday night's showdown with the Boston Celtics on an eight-game winning streak that had vaulted them up the Western Conference standings and firmly into the championship conversation.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 71 points Saturday night as the Boston Celtics defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101

Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101. Jaylen Brown added 31 points as the Celtics earned their fourth straight victory.

The Boston Celtics welcomed the red-hot Los Angeles Lakers to the TD Garden, looking to put an end to their eight-game winning streak. And they were successful. The Celtics defeated the Lakers 111-101 behind big games from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James suffered an injury during Saturday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, and some new information about the severity has emerged.

BOSTON — Hopefully, that’s not the last one. LeBron James is 40 years old and the Lakers only visit Boston once a year. So, every time he walks off the court at the TD Garden now, there’s a very realistic possibility that it might be the last time he plays against the Celtics.

All-Star forward LeBron James is expected to miss at least 1-2 weeks after injuring his left groin in the Celtics’ win over the Lakers on Saturday night at TD Garden. Shams Charania of ESPN.com was first to report on the timetable.