Austin Reaves finishes with 36 points, but the Lakers can't overcome the absences of Luka Doncic and LeBron James in a 126-105 loss to the Boston Celtics.

A classic NBA rivalry is renewed when the Boston Celtics host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Dec. 5 at TD Garden.

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

Reports indicate that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is officially ruled out for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics due to injury.

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.

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.

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.

Austin Reaves scores 36 points, but the Lakers can’t overcome the absence of their two stars in a 126-105 road loss as Boston shoots 24 for 45 from 3-point range.

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