Is Luka Doncic playing tonight vs. the Celtics? Here’s the latest injury update as the Lakers star’s status comes down to game time.

The Celtics will be finishing out a tough five games in seven nights stretch on Friday but will do so against a shorthanded Lakers squad. Luka Doncic (personal) and Marcus Smart (back) were declared out for the matchup this afternoon. Smart has not played since Nov. 25 due to the injury.

Jaylen Brown had 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists and the Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

Tipoff from TD Garden is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Celtics are 7.5-point favorites in the latest Celtics vs. Lakers odds, while the over/under is 228.5. Before making Lakers vs. Celtics picks, check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to take on the Boston Celtics, the team is preparing to play without LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James played the final seven minutes of his team's 126-105 road loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday evening.

The Los Angeles Lakers (16-5) take on the Boston Celtics (13-9) Friday at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

BOSTON — The Celtics dominated the Lakers 126-105 on Friday at TD Garden, overwhelming the shorthanded visitors. The C’s won their fourth straight game to improve to 14-9. The Lakers dropped to 16-6 in a crowded West standings.

The Boston Celtics routed the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night to earn their fourth straight win.

The Los Angeles Lakers faced the Boston Celtics without LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Marcus Smart on Friday. It didn't go well.

There was no LeBron James. No Jayson Tatum. No Luka Doncic. Even Marcus Smart was ruled out. The post Without LeBron James and Luka Doncic, Celtics-Lakers somehow felt like ‘just another game’ appeared first on Boston.

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