The Los Angeles Lakers will aim to extend their eight-game winning streak tonight as they face the Boston Celtics on the road. However, the matchup comes with uncertainty, as both Luka Doncic and LeBron James are listed on the injury report.
Doncic, who has been pivotal to the Lakers’ success, is listed as probable due to a right knee contusion. Despite the injury, he is expected to play and make a significant impact for Los Angeles.
On the other hand, James is also marked as probable with a left foot injury, which has been under management for some time.
Rui Hachimura remains out due to left patellar tendinopathy, while Jaxson Hayes is questionable with a right knee contusion. Bronny James continues his G League assignment, and Maxi Kleber is still recovering from surgery on his right foot.
Boston is also facing a handful of injury concerns. Sam Hauser is questionable with a right ankle sprain, and Jrue Holiday is also questionable with a mallet finger on his right hand. Kristaps Porzingis is listed as questionable due to an illness, but the Celtics will likely still field a strong team as they aim to defend their home court.
The Celtics, with a 45-18 record, are coming off an impressive stretch, having won eight of their last ten games. They sit second in the Eastern Conference, trailing only the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Los Angeles, with a 40-21 record, has been one of the hottest teams in the NBA. They are currently second in the Western Conference and have managed to win 20 of their last 24 games.
This is the second of two regular-season meetings between these two historic franchises. The Lakers secured a dominant 117-96 victory in their first meeting on January 23.
Both teams are expected to bring high energy to the court, with the Lakers looking to maintain their winning streak and the Celtics aiming to defend their home court.
