Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, and Spreads- December 13 | 2022 NBA Regular Season
The top-ranked Boston Celtics travel to LaLa land to rekindle a rivalry that goes back centuries as they face Los Angeles Lakers. No matter who dons the jerseys, anytime the Celtics and Lakers get together--the game is worth watching. LeBron James and Anthony Davis got the Lakers' season back on course before their recent slide. The Boston Celtics MVP candidate Jayson Tatum has been scorching all season long and has enabled them to distance themselves from the competition in the Eastern Conference as they remain in 1st place. Which legendary franchise will be victorious in this one?
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Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Details
Fixture: New Boston Celtics @ Los Angeles Lakers
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 13, 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Crypto.Com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Boston Celtics big man Al Horford is out for tonight's game due to personal reasons. Reportedly, the Celtics expect Horford to return to the team by Friday.
The Celtics may have to battle interior issues on the frontcourt as C Robert Williams III is also out as he continues to deal with a knee issue.
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to list LeBron James and Anthony Davis as day-to-day, but they both continue to play upwards of 36+ minutes per night. Forward Cole Swider remains out with a foot issue.
Small Forward Juan Toscano-Anderson is scheduled for an evaluation later this week. The Lakers swingman remains on the shelf with an injured ankle.
Wenyen Gabriel is out of Tuesday night's contest with an injured shoulder.
Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Odds & Spreads
Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Starting 5s
Celtics- PG Marcus Smart, SG Derrick White, SF Jaylen Brown, PF Jayson Tatum, C Grant Williams
Lakers- PG Dennis Schroder, SG Patrick Beverly, SF Lonnie Walker IV, PF LeBron James, C Anthony Davis
Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Prediction
The Boston Celtics are just too formidable an opponent for Los Angeles Lakers in their current state. LeBron James, even at an advancing age, is playing phenomenal basketball. Unfortunately, King James doesn't have enough help. The Boston Celtics have enough firepower to push the Lakers back on their home court for an easy victory. Take the Celtics and sit tight..
Prediction: Boston Celtics -3.5 (-110) 235 O/U
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