The defending NBA champions, Boston Celtics are all set to host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, March 8 at the TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts. This will be the second and final time that Lakers and Celtics meet this season as the first meeting was won by Lakers (117-96) on January 24th.
Will Jayson Tatum play against Los Angeles Lakers?
Jayson Tatum has been the leading scorer for Celtics as he averages 26.9 points and plays a critical part in Boston's championship aspirations. However, it will be interesting to see whether he suits up for the clash against the Lakers.
The 27-year-old forward has been given the green signal to play in the clash against the Lakers. It comes as a huge boost for the fans as his name is not on the Celtics injury report. Over the course of last 20 games, Tatum has averaged 24.9 points, 8.0 rebounds and 6.8 assists. His ability to perform at both ends of the court makes him an unstoppable force for the team as they rank fifth in the league scoring (117.0 points per game) and are third in defense (108.3 points allowed per game).
The Boston Celtics have listed three players on their injury report which include Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Jrue Holiday (hand) and Sam Hauser (ankle). Their absence would prove to be costly for the Celtics as Tatum and Jaylen Brown will have extra pressure on their shoulders to carry the offence against a star studded Lakers squad.
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
On the other hand, the Lakers have their own injury issues as LeBron James (foot) and Luka Doncic (knee) are both listed on the injury report. James is a probable for the clash against the Celtics as his availability depends on how he feels before the tip-off. Luka Doncic has been a great addition for the Lakers as he averages 11.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists in his last 20 games.
The Boston Celtics-Los Angeles Lakers rivalry is one of the most storied in NBA history and the match will surely live up to it's hype. The Celtics will be looking towards Tatum to deliver yet another standout performance. However, the depth of Celtics will be at test if Holiday, Hauser and Porzingis miss the clash.
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.