The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers face each other Sunday at Crypto.com Arena with multiple roster concerns. Tip-off is set for 6:30 PM ET.
Boston will be without Jayson Tatum, who remains sidelined due to a right Achilles repair. Max Shulga is also out, while Amari Williams is listed as doubtful, both on G League assignments.
Boston has won its last two games, defeating the Golden State Warriors 121-110 on February 19 and the Chicago Bulls 124-105 on February 11.
Jaylen Brown, averaging 29.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, is expected to carry the scoring load. Derrick White contributes 17.1 points and 5.6 assists, and Payton Pritchard adds 17.4 points with 5.4 assists per contest.
Los Angeles is without Bronny James and Adou Thiero, both on G League assignments.
Luka Doncic leads the Lakers with 33.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game, while Austin Reaves averages 25.6 points and 5.9 assists. LeBron James continues to log significant minutes at 33.3 per game, contributing 21.7 points and 7.2 assists. Deandre Ayton provides inside presence with 13.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per outing.
The Lakers have won their last two contests, including a 125-122 win over the Clippers on February 20.
This matchup also carries historical weight, as Boston defeated Los Angeles 126-105 in their only prior meeting this season at TD Garden on December 5, 2025.
Both teams are near the top of their respective conferences, with Boston holding a 36-19 record and Los Angeles at 34-21, making this game critical for playoff positioning.
