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The Los Angeles Lakers are travelling on the road and are set to face the defending NBA champions, Boston Celtics on Saturday, March 8 at the TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts. The main question arises for Lakers is that whether their superstar LeBron James will feature in the clash against the Boston Celtics.
Will LeBron James play against Boston Celtics?
The Lakers injury report suggests that James is dealing with a foot issue but he is a probable to start for the clash against the Celtics. The Lakers are second in the Western Conference with a record of 40-21 and will need the services for their veteran if they need to stop a highly formidable Celtics squad, who boasts a record of 45-18 and are second in the Eastern Conference.
LeBron James' availability for the clash against Celtics depends on how he feels before the tip-off. He has been instrumental in the success of Lakers this season as he averages 25.1 points per game and has 8.1 rebounds per game. Not just this, another probable is Luka Doncic who is also listed on the injury report as he is recovering from a knee issue.
Maxi Kleber and Rui Hachimura have been ruled out due to foot and knee injuries. Jaxson Hayes is also listed on the injury report as he suffers from a knee problem.
The Lakers offence is ranked 17th in the league with 113.1 points per game and they heavily rely on James and Austin Reaves. Reaves has been one of the key contributors this season as he averages 17.9 points and 2.5 three-pointers per game in the last 20 games. The Lakers have been solid when it comes to their defence as they have allowed just 111.1 points per game which makes them the eighth-best team in the NBA.
Boston Celtics Injury Report
The Boston Celtics have listed three players on their injury report which include Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday and Sam Hauser. The Celtics are a force to reckon with as they are ranked fifth in the league with their offence as they average 117.0 points per game.
Jayson Tatum has been the key performer for the Celtics as he averages 26.9 points per game. Derrick White has been impressive with his shooting as he is sixth best in the NBA with 3.5 make three-pointers per game.
When and where to watch Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers clash?
The tip-off time for Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics clash is 8:30 pm ET. The match will be broadcast live on ABC and ESPN+. The fans can enjoy live streaming on Fubo TV app.
