Follow along with the NBA.com live blog, bringing you the best of a 12-game Wednesday highlighted by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder hosting Luka Dončić's Lakers.

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One of the best highlights of the game was a Jokic no-look pass to Watson late in the fourth quarter. After getting double-teamed by Santi Aldama and Cam Spencer, the Joker turned around to misdirect his opponents before throwing a behind-the-back pass to a cutting Watson for an easy two.

What to Know Tune in to NBC Sports Boston before the game at 6 p.m. ET for Celtics Pregame Live and immediately after the game for Celtics Postgame Live. The Celtics and Lakers write a new chapter in the NBA’s best rivalry.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has gone down with a non-contact, lower leg injury after trade speculation has intensified around the Milwaukee Bucks star.

Austin Reaves' ascension for the Lakers has Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick feeling comfortable taking Los Angeles against the Boston Celtics.

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