Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 23, 2025

The LA Lakers host the Boston Celtics on Thursday for their first encounter of the 2024-25 NBA season. The two teams were previously 1-1 against each other in the 2023-24 regular season.

Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers: Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Celtics Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for Jan. 23

The Celtics are projected to use a starting lineup of Derrick White (PG), Payton Pritchard (SG), Jaylen Brown (SF), Jayson Tatum (PF) and Luke Kornet (C) for the game.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Derrick White	Payton Pritchard	JD Davison
SG	Payton Pritchard	Jaylen Brown	Derrick White
SF	Jaylen Brown	Sam Hauser	Jayson Tatum
PF	Jayson Tatum	Sam Hauser	Xavier Tillman
C	Luke Kornet	Neemias Queta	Xavier Tillman

Lakers Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for Jan. 23

Meanwhile, the Lakers are expected to deploy a starting lineup of Austin Reaves (PG), Max Christie (SG), Rui Hachimura (SF), LeBron James (PF) and Anthony Davis (C).

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Austin Reaves	Gabe Vincent	Shake Milton
SG	Max Christie	Gabe Vincent	Dalton Knecht
SF	Rui Hachimura	Dalton Knecht	Cam Reddish
PF	LeBron James*	Dorian Finney-Smith	Rui Hachimura
C	Anthony Davis*	Jaxson Hayes	Dorian Finney-Smith

Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers: Injury Reports

Celtics injury report for Jan. 23

The Celtics have four players listed on their injury report for the contest. Jrue Holiday, Al Horford and Kristaps Porizingis are listed as out, while Drew Peterson is listed as questionable to play.

Player	Status	Injury
Drew Peterson	Questionable (GTD)	Concussion
Jrue Holiday	Out	Shoulder
Al Horford	Out	Toe
Kristaps Porzingis	Out	Illness

Lakers injury report for Jan. 23

Meanwhile, the Lakers have five players on their injury report. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are probable to play and their participation will be a game-time decision. Jalen Hood-Schifino, Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood are out for the game.

Player	Status	Injury
LeBron James	Probable (GTD)	Calf
Anthony Davis	Probable (GTD)	Foot
Jalen Hood-Schifino	Out	Hamstring
Jarred Vanderbilt	Out	Foot
Christian Wood	Out	Knee

Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers: Preview

Heading into the game, the Boston Celtics are second in the Eastern Conference with a 31-13 record. They've won six of their last 10 games and are riding a two-game winning streak after defeating the LA Clippers 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics' victory charge with 24 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two blocks, while Jaylen Brown led the team in scoring with 25 points.

Meanwhile, the LA Lakers stand fifth in the West with a 23-18 record. They have won five of their last 10 outings after their 111-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.

Anthony Davis led the Lakers to victory in the game with his double-double performance of 29 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, one steal and four blocks. LeBron James recorded a triple-double stat line of 21 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists, two steals and a block.

How to watch Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers?

The Celtics-Lakers matchup is scheduled to tip off at 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The contest will be aired nationally on TNT, truTV and Max. It can also be streamed live on FuboTV or via the NBA League Pass.