The Boston Celtics are gearing up for their matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers as they aim for their fourth consecutive road victory. This highly anticipated game takes place in Los Angeles on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. EST.
Team Overview
The Celtics, currently boasting a 36-19 record, sit second in the Eastern Conference standings. In contrast, the Lakers hold a 34-21 record, placing them fifth in the Western Conference.
Recent Performance
- The Celtics are 18-10 in road games this season.
- The Lakers have achieved a home record of 16-10.
Boston is known for its three-point shooting prowess, averaging 15.4 made three-pointers per game at a 36.4% clip, ranking third in the league. Derrick White leads the Celtics in this category with an average of 2.8 makes per game, shooting 32.1% from beyond the arc.
On the other hand, the Lakers average 116.2 points per game, which is 7.8 points more than the Celtics allow. The Boston team averages 115.4 points per game, slightly less than the 116.1 points they grant opponents.
Key Players to Watch
- Luka Doncic (Lakers): Averaging 33.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game.
- LeBron James (Lakers): Averaging 17.8 points and 4.4 rebounds, shooting 47.5% over the last 10 games.
- Derrick White (Celtics): Averaging 17.1 points, 5.6 assists, and 1.5 blocks.
- Jaylen Brown (Celtics): Averaging 20.6 points and 6.7 rebounds, with a 48.9% shooting percentage in the last 10 games.
Recent Trends
Lakers’ Last 10 Games
- Record: 6-4
- Averages: 115.7 points, 38.9 rebounds, 27.5 assists, 8.8 steals, and 3.5 blocks per game
- Shooting: 52.1% from the field
Celtics’ Last 10 Games
- Record: 8-2
- Averages: 108.3 points, 48.8 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 6.5 steals, and 5.1 blocks per game
- Shooting: 45.5% from the field
Injury Report
No injuries are reported for the Lakers. However, the Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury.
As the teams meet for the second time this season, Boston hopes to replicate their earlier success from December 6, when they won 126-105 against Los Angeles.
This matchup promises to be an exciting contest as both teams jostle for position in their respective conferences, with the Celtics chasing their fourth consecutive road victory against the formidable Lakers.
