What to KnowTune in to NBC Sports Boston immediately after the game for Celtics Postgame Live.The Celtics and Lakers write a new chapter in the NBA’s best rivalry. This is the first of two regular season matchups between them. Boston enters this matchup with three straight wins and an 8-2 record in its last 10 games.The Lakers are 16-5 in second place in the Western Conference. They are 9-2 on the road.
BOSTON — It doesn’t matter how well the teams are playing or if any notable players are missing due to injury — Celtics vs. Lakers is always a huge deal.
The NBA’s most historic rivalry resumes Friday night at TD Garden, where the Celtics will host the Lakers.
The Lakers will be without guard Luka Doncic and ex-Celtics guard Marcus Smart, as well as forward LeBron James. L.A. still has guys who can score, though, including Austin Reaves, who has scored 30-plus points in four of his last five games. He scored 44 in the Lakers’ win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.
Jaylen Brown missed Thursday’s Celtics win over the Washington Wizards, but he’s available for this game against the Lakers. The C’s have won three of their last four home games versus the Lakers.
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