The LA Lakers will take on the Boston Celtics tonight at the TD Garden. After delivering a standout performance against the Knicks the other day, all eyes would be on Luka Doncic again. The Slovenian had a quiet start to his stint with the Lakers but rapidly picked up to reach an extent where he has come to his own now. Having built the stature of a superstar, the 25-year-old was always expected to shine with the Lakers and considering the form he has been showcasing lately, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka would be happy about splurging on the right resource. Thus, as the star guard has become the main attraction, it is imperative to determine his status for the game. Let's take a peek at the Lakers' injury report to figure out whether Luka Doncic will play tonight or not.
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Luka Doncic Injury Report
Luka Doncic has been listed in the injury report released by the LA Lakers ahead of the game against the Boston Celtics. He is marked as "probable" due to a knee injury. Thus, he may or may not feature tonight in the Lakers outfit. However, since he has been regularly gracing his presence on the field off later, he would be expected to play tonight as well. Nevertheless, the starting lineup will end the whole suspense.
Should Luka Doncic remain out tonight then his absence could immensely impact the Lakers side and could affect the result as well. Doncic has been firing on all cylinders lately. He has averaged 28.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.8 assists in the last 20 games. These figures are a testament to the ability Luka Doncic possesses and the excellence he guarantees every game. Not having his services tonight can cost the Lakers dearly.
LA Lakers Injury Report
Aside from Luka Doncic, four more names are listed in the LA Lakers injury report. To add to the worry of the Lakers, the franchise's talisman LeBron James is also present on the sheet. James is marked "probable" due to a foot injury. However, he will also be expected to brush aside the pain and head to the court. Jayson Hayes (Foot) and Maxi Kleber could also miss out on tonight's game. Rui Hachimura on the other hand has been ruled out due to a knee injury.
As both teams are formidable contenders for the title this season, a cracker of a game is expected to take place. It will be intriguing to see who comes out on top in this contest.