Both squads played with makeshift rosters in their final Summer League contest, and the Celtics definitely looked like the more invested team throughout all four quarters. Boston already owned a 27-20 lead after one, which was also the only quarter where Atlanta was ahead, albeit by a mere two points.

Jordan Walsh locked in, Hugo Gonzalez started hot, Baylor Scheierman’s shooting woes continued and two bigs made headlines in the Celtics’ Summer League win over the Lakers.

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J.D. Davison (20) shined in last year's summer league before impressing with the Maine Celtics and making 12 appearances with Boston. By Greg McKenna, The Boston Globe July 7, 2023

Nevertheless, Boston is expected to continue wheeling and dealing throughout the summer. Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang, two players the Celtics acquired via trades this summer, could be re-routed before the start of the season.

The Celtics stayed in control for the entire second half, pushing their lead up to double digits for the entire fourth quarter on their way to the comfortable win. The victory improves Boston to 3-1 in Las Vegas with one game looming in the consolation round this weekend.