NBA Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics
Date: 19th November 2021
Time: 08:30 PM ET
Los Angeles Lakers will travel to the TD Garden for a match against the Boston Celtics. Both teams share 1 common record of winning the most NBA championships – 17 times. This season Lakers have gone “Win Now” mode while the Celtics are nurturing their young guns for the future.
Los Angeles Lakers Season So far
Lakers are 9th in the Western Conference with back-to-back losses to the Bucks and the Bulls. They will be facing one more Eastern powerhouse in Celtics. Anthony Davis and LeBron James have shared a scoring load for the Lakers. Though LeBron only played in 6 games, he leads the Lakers in Points per game. They were well supported by young Talen Horton-Tucker and Russell Westbrook for points.
Defensively, the Lakers are still struggling as they allow 112.2 points per game, 3rd most in the current season. Injuries and new arrivals chemistry have been the Lakers’ concern. They need to collect themselves in order to restore their chances of winning silverware this season.
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Boston Celtics Season So far
Boston Celtics are in hands of youngsters – Jaylen Brown and Jason Tatum. Both are contributing well and complementing each other in terms of performances. Dennis Schroder and Al Horford are providing all-around performances for the team.
Celtics are placed 9th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-8 record. They have lost 3 consecutive matches and will be eager to get back to winning ways.
Jayson Tatum found a rhythm Wednesday night in Atlanta, and that’s kinda important. pic.twitter.com/RgDkRKU4lp
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 18, 2021
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics Match Prediction
The Celtics are better in defence while the Lakers have an attacking edge over the Celtics. Lakers prefer plays in the paint area with big men in their roster, while Celtics have better midrange shooting. The teams excel in different areas and how they come together will decide the final outcome of the matchup.
Los Angeles has many of the most decorated stars in its ranks. The average age for the Lakers though is 30 – considered past the peak year for a player. The fate of the match for the Lakers will be decided on the availability of LeBron James. Still, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis can stir them past the Celtics.
Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers:
LeBron James (Abdomen): Game time Decision
Anthony Davis (Thigh): Game time Decision
Kendrick Nunn (Knee): Ruled out until 28th November
Trevor Ariza (Ankle): Ruled out until 15th December
Boston Celtics:
Jaylen Brown (Hamstring): Game time Decision
Robert Williams III (Knee): Game time Decision
How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics?
Boston Celtics will host the LA Lakers in the TD Garden tonight. ESPN will televise the game nationally. International viewers can access the game on NBA League Pass.
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