Celtics vs Lakers
Fri, Dec 5
Final
Celtics
Celtics
(13 - 9)
126
-
105
Lakers
Lakers
(16 - 5)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 39 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 126 |
| Lakers | 17 | 29 | 36 | 23 | 105 |
Venue: TD Garden
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Jaylen Brown
BOS | #7 | G/F
30
8
8
Austin Reaves
LAL | #15 | G
36
3
8
Smart Game Analysis
Boston Celtics has a 65% chance of winning the game
The Celtics are poised to win at home due to a significant rest advantage and the absence of the Lakers' primary scorer, Luka Doncic.
Key Analysis
- • Lakers superstar Luka Doncic (35.3 PPG) is OUT due to personal reasons, removing their offensive engine.
- • Boston enters with a massive rest advantage (3 days off) while Los Angeles is on a fatigued back-to-back after playing in Toronto yesterday.
- • LeBron James (questionable) played 36 minutes yesterday and may be limited or rested given his age and the back-to-back scenario.
- • The Celtics' backcourt of Derrick White and Payton Pritchard can exploit the Lakers' tired perimeter defense, which is also missing Marcus Smart.
- • Boston has adapted to Jayson Tatum's absence (Achilles) with a balanced attack, winning 4 of their last 5 games.
- • Lakers guard Austin Reaves scored 44 points yesterday but will struggle to replicate that efficiency on zero days rest against Boston's defense.
