When the Boston Celtics host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night for a prime-time showdown of two of the best teams in the league, Jayson Tatum doesn't see the two as rivals. The longest-standing rivalry in the NBA featuring the two teams with the most championships in NBA history,

Jayson Tatum knows a lot of eyes will be on Saturday’s matchup between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. Tatum gave his thoughts on the marquee contest following the Celtics’ 123-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.

After the game, Celtics star Jayson Tatum spoke to the media and said he believes the rivalry is in a good spot it has been in. “The rivalry is alive.” Tatum also told ESPN's Lisa Salters that the NBA is in a better place when Boston and L.