Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics Game Preview (03/08): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Pragya Chowdhury / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 8, 2025, 15:27 IST

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Tonight, the Lakers start a four-game road trip against their rivals, the Boston Celtics. This highly anticipated matchup at TD Garden marks Luka Doncic's debut in this historic rivalry in a Lakers jersey. Key players and injury reports for both teams are detailed, with tip-off at 08:30 p.m. ET, available on NBCSBA, Fubo TV, and NBA League Pass.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics Game Preview (03/08): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

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Tonight, the Lakers embark on a four-game road trip, facing their historic rivals, the Boston Celtics. This highly anticipated primetime matchup at TD Garden marks the second and final regular-season meeting between these storied franchises. Notably, Luka Doncic makes his return to the arena where he experienced defeat in last year's NBA Finals, but this time, he'll be donning a Lakers jersey, marking his debut in this legendary rivalry.
Continue reading to know the starting five, injury report, start time, how to watch, and more.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics: Projected Starting Five (March 08, 2025)

Los Angeles Lakers Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Austin Reaves	18.9	4.3	5.9
Luka Doncic	26.8	8.3	7.9
LeBron James	25.1	8.1	8.5
Dorian Finney Smith	8.3	4.0	1.3
Jaxson Hayes	6.4	4.6	1.1

Boston Celtics Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Jrue Holiday	10.8	4.3	3.7
Derrick White	16.7	4.3	4.3
Jaylen Brown	23.1	6.1	4.8
Jayson Tatum	26.9	8.8	5.8
Kristaps Porzingis	18.9	6.8	1.9

(NOTE: Projected Starters are subject to change)

Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics: Key Players to Watch on (March 08, 2025)

Los Angeles Lakers Key Players

Luka Doncic
LeBron James

Boston Celtics Key Players

Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown

Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics: Injury Report of (March 08, 2025)

Los Angeles Lakers:

Player	Status	Injury
Luka Doncic	GTD	Knee
Rui Hachimura	OUT	Knee
Jaxson Hayes	GTD	Knee
LeBron James	GTD	Foot
Maxi Kleber	OUT	Foot

Boston Celtics:

Player	Status	Injury
Sami Hauser	GTD	Ankle
Jrue Holiday	GTD	Finger
Kristaps Porzingis	GTD	Illness

Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics: Team Stats of (March 08, 2025)

Statistics	Los Angeles Lakers	Boston Celtics
Records	40-21	45-18
Standings	2nd	2nd
Home/Away	15-14	21-11
OFF RTG	10th	3rd
DEF RTG	13th	5th
NET RTG	13th	3rd

Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics: Previous Matchups

The last time the Boston Celtics faced the Los Angeles Lakers was on January 23, 2025. The Lakers were able to win that game with just a 19-point margin, as the Celtics scored 96 points.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics: Leading Players of (March 08, 2025)

Statistic	Los Angeles Lakers (Leaders)	Boston Celtics (Leaders)
Points	Luka Doncic (26.8)	Jayson Tatum (26.9)
Rebounds	Luka Doncic (8.3)	Jayson Tatum (8.8)
Assists	LeBron James (8.5)	Jayson Tatum (5.8)

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics: Date, Time, and Venue

The Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics will be live from 08:30 p.m. ET from TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts.

How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics: Streaming Details of (March 08, 2025)

TV: NBCSBA
Streaming: Fubo TV, and NBA League Pass

About the Author

Pragya Chowdhury

Pragya is a seasoned entertainment journalist and editor with a strong focus on pop culture. With over five years of experience in the industry, she has worked with leading outlets, where she served as the Entertainment Editor. She is passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with readers and driving meaningful conversations in the world of pop culture.

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