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Lakers without both LeBron James and Luka Doncic for matchup with Celtics
- On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers will be shorthanded as LeBron James is doubtful with right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis, while Luka Doncic is out for personal reasons for their game at TD Garden.
- Luka Doncic remains away from the team for personal reasons and missed his second consecutive game, coach JJ Redick confirmed.
- James' scoring streak ended when he scored eight in Toronto, and the Lakers beat the Raptors 123-120 on Rui Hachimura's buzzer 3 after James assisted.
- The absences put added pressure on Austin Reaves with Los Angeles Lakers facing Boston Celtics in Friday’s rivalry game.
- On the schedule front, the Los Angeles Lakers finish the swing Sunday, Dec. 7 in Philadelphia and host San Antonio Spurs Wednesday, Dec. 10, while managing LeBron James' workload to build his fitness.
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Independent EspañolBy KYLE HIGHTOWER BOSTON (AP) — LeBron James and Luka Doncic will not contest Friday’s Los Angeles Lakers duel to Boston Celtics. James is absent due to sciatica, which kept him out during the first 14 games of this season, and arthritis in the left foot joint. Doncic is out for second consecutive game for personal reasons. Marcus Smart is also absent due to muscle distension in the back. Lakers coach JJ Redick stated before the game that Doncic…
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right2Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Left
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C 41%
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