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Celtics vs Lakers: Preview, probable starting lineup and more

The Boston Celtics play the Los Angeles Lakers at the TD Garden in their second matchup of the season.

Image Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Celtics play the Los Angeles Lakers at the TD Garden in their second matchup of the season. The Lakers humiliated the Celtics 117-96 in their first matchup. Both sides are 8-2 in their last 10 games as both haven’t lost a match in March.

The Los Angeles Lakers come into this matchup with eight straight wins. On the other hand, Boston Celtics have a three-game win streak coming into this matchup. The Los Angeles Lakers have a 1-2 record in their last three visits at the TD Garden. The Boston Celtics are favored to win by the bookmakers.

This will be Luka Doncic’s first game against the Boston Celtics in a Lakers uniform. The rivalry has been reignited among the two most successful franchises in the NBA, as two young superstars fight for the supremacy.

Celtics vs Lakers game details

When – 8;30 p.m. ET/ 5:30 p.m. PT on March 8
Where – TD Garden, Boston
TV – ABC
Live Stream – Fubo TV and NBA League Pass

Celtics vs Lakers team news

The Lakers superstar duo, LeBron James and Luka Doncic are probable for the game. Jaxson Hayes is questionable and remains a game-time decision. Rui Hachimura and Maxi Kleber have been ruled out for the game. No other major injuries for the Los Angeles Lakers.

On the other hand, Boston Celtics’ Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis and Sam Hauser are questionable for the game. No other major injuries for the Boston Celtics.

Boston Celtics probable lineup

Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis.

Los Angeles Lakers probable lineup

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, D Finney-Smith, Jaxson Hayes.

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