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Lakers vs Celtics Injury Report: Big updates on Anthony Davis, LeBron James status ahead of tonight’s game

Boston Celtics could have a healthy roaster for the Lakers game.

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Los Angeles Lakers (23-18) and Boston Celtics (31-13) will be ready for a cracking contest in the NBA’s Rivalry Week. Both teams will meet each other for the first time this season. Lakers will end their long stay in Los Angeles with a game against Boston.

LeBron James & Co. enter the home fixture with a 111-88 win over Washington Wizards. On the flip note, Boston Celtics held the nerves in a overtime win over the LA Clippers. However, the NBA Champions have endured some recent struggles.

Back-to-back games may test the caliber of the Celtics, who are second in the Eastern Conference. Lakers are 15-6 at Crypto.com Arena this season and have won three straight home games. It will be a great battle between LeBron James and Jayson Tatum.

Here, we break down the key injuries for both teams and their potential impact on this clash.

Lakers vs Celtics Injury Report

Time: Thursday, Jan. 23 | 10:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Local TV: TNT, Tru TV, Max | Live Stream: fubo

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Los Angeles Lakers Injuries

Jarred Vanderbilt (PF): Out
LeBron James (SF): Probable
Christian Wood (F): Out
Anthony Davis (PF): Probable
Jaxson Hayes (C): Questionable
Jalen Hood-Schifino (G): Out

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Anthony Davis’ status has been upgraded to probable after being listed questionable against Wizards. Apart from him, LeBron James is listed as probable and likely to be in JJ Redick’s starting lineup.

Jalen Hood-Schifino (hamstring), Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot surgery) and Christian Wood (left knee surgery) remain out.

Boston Celtics Injuries

Drew Peterson (F): Out
Jure Holiday (PG): Probable
Kristaps Porzingis (C): Probable
Al Horford (C): Probable

Boston Celtics will be boosted by the return of Jure Holiday (Ankle), Kristaps Porzingis (Illness) and Al Horford (Toe). All three players are likely to feature in Celtics’ roaster after missing out Wednesday’s game against LA Clippers.

Drew Peterson (concussion) will remain out for this game as well.

Lakers vs Celtics possible lineups

Lakers: Austin Reaves, Max Christie, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, Anthony Davis

Celtics: Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.