Hugo González, protagonist and 'defensive limpet' in Celtic's victory against the Lakers

In Boston They have already found a new reason to smile beyond Brown's triples or the electricity of Pritchard. Is called Hugo Gonzalez and, although he barely appears in the statistics, he leaves his mark in every second he steps on the hardwood. The young Spaniard once again took advantage of his minutes in the Celtics' rotation and did so with a discreet card – 4 points and 2 rebounds in eight minutes – but with a defensive impact that does not go unnoticed.Austin Reaves can attest: he didn't get it off even with hot water.

In a duel full of history, with the most successful crossing in the NBA on the poster and the TD Garden packed to the brimBoston passed over some Lakers sin LeBron y sin Doncicfinal touch to a perfect night for the green tide. Jaylen Brown was the great performer, scoring 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, but Joe Mazzulla's team plan was once again the differential factor: 24 triples, 31 assists and a constant feeling of superiority.

While the Celtics With victories – four in a row and six in the last seven games – the Lakers are separating themselves from the elite based on setbacks. Austin Reaves pushed the Los Angeles car as far as he could, with 36 points and eight assists, but without James or Doncic there was no miracle that would count. LeBron, suffering from sciatica and foot problems, watched in street clothes from the bench; Doncic, out for personal reasons, did not appear on the scene either.

The party also left a generational chapter. Bronny James debuted at the Garden with his father watching a few meters away. Five points, an assist and good feelings in just six minutes that confirmed that the last name carries weight, but also inspires. Something similar happens with Hugo González: same secondary role, same contagious energy and the feeling that every night he earns another inch of respect in the NBA.