4 takeaways as Celtics stunned by Lakers missing LeBron James

 Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) takes a shot at the basket in front of Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)AP

BOSTON — The Celtics looked like they caught a break with the Lakers’ stars sitting out Thursday’s rivalry game at TD Garden. But the Lakers reserves were more than prepared for the challenge led by Austin Reaves, handing the Celtics a 114-105 loss. The C’s are now 37-12 on the season while the Lakers are back at .500 at 25-25.