The 35-15 Boston Celtics will host the 23-26 Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden on Saturday night, their longtime rivals making the trip from California for the two ball clubs’ second meeting of the 2022-23 NBA season. On a three-game losing streak, the Celtics will have even more motivation than usual when they see purple and gold in front of them.
If you happen to be looking for a way to watch the on-court action live on cable television or a local or national online streaming service, keep reading while we get you up to speed on everything else you need to know about the game.
Let’s begin with the players who are among those listed to be available to play.
While it seems unlikely that the Celtics will be making any blockbuster moves, there’s been chatter that the front office is looking for additional depth on the wing and in the frontcourt. https://t.co/2JdgR1DmMW
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) January 26, 2023
Injuries of note
For the Celtics, Danilo Gallinari (ACL), and Marcus Smart (ankle), are out.
For the Lakers, Austin Reaves (hamstring) is out, Lonnie Walker IV (knee) and LeBron James (ankle) are questionable, and Anthony Davis (foot) is probable.
Could Danilo Gallinari be back for the playoffs? He recently told the Boston Globe “if it happens, it’s going to be great.” https://t.co/bQbKgQcvjE
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) January 28, 2023
Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Marcus Smart
- Derrick White
- Jayson Tatum
- Al Horford
- Robert Williams III
Los Angeles Lakers
- Dennis Schroder
- Patrick Beverley
- LeBron James
- Troy Brown, Jr.
- Thomas Bryant
The Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Miami Heat are all playing at a higher level than when they started their respective campaigns, and the Cleveland Cavaliers have been no … https://t.co/8flJtDqLcE
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) January 28, 2023
How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: 1/28/23
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ABC, NBC Sports Boston
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
Should the Boston Celtics play Sam Hauser or Payton Pritchard more? https://t.co/4xspknRnvw
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) January 28, 2023
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