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.

LeBron James left the game with an injury as the Los Angeles Lakers’ eight-game win streak came to an end following a loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday.

A league source told The Athletic that they fear LeBron James will need weeks, not days, to recover. What can Lakers do to hold the fort?

Jayson Tatum (40 pts) and Jaylen Brown (31) lead the way for Boston, Golden State extends its winning streak and what to know for Sunday's 8-game slate.

Over 87 combined minutes, Brown and Tatum scored 71 of their team’s 111 points, while Brown had the energy on defense to bother Luka Dončić.

The NBA's greatest rivalry was renewed on Saturday when the Celtics hosted the Lakers, but the game seems to have long-term effects for Los Angeles.

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.