Lakers and Celtics Face Off in Potential NBA Finals Preview

LeBron James and Luka Doncic are set to play despite injury concerns as the Lakers visit the defending champion Celtics at TD Garden.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, both top-two teams in their conferences, meet for their second matchup of the season at TD Garden.
LeBron James (foot injury management) and Luka Doncic (knee contusion) are listed as probable but are expected to play in this highly anticipated game.
Boston's Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are cleared to play, but Kristaps Porzingis remains sidelined due to illness.
The Lakers enter the game on an eight-game winning streak, bolstered by strong defensive performances and the recent acquisition of Luka Doncic.
The Celtics, riding a three-game win streak, aim to defend their championship status with contributions from their deep roster and standout performances by Jayson Tatum.