Celtics Host Dominant Lakers
The Boston Celtics play host to the Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden on Monday evening.

The Celtics (27-14) have dropped six of their last 10 games, including their last three in a row. This marks their second game of a three-game home stand, as they look to snap a two-game losing streak at home and build on their 16-5 home record. The Celtics score an average of 111.7 points per game, and they are holding their opponents to an average of 105.6 points per game, which is fourth fewest in the league The Celtics shoot an average of 80.7 percent from the foul line, which is third best in the league. Kemba Walker (knee) missed the last contest and remains questionable for action on Monday. Jaylen Brown is averaging 20.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game, while Jayson Tatum is averaging 21.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Enes Kanter continues to play well, averaging 10.5 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks, over the last 10 games.

Meanwhile, the Lakers (34-8) have won nine of their last 10 games and are coming off an impressive win in Houston in their last contest. This marks their second game of a five-game road trip, as they look to build on a four-game road winning streak and their league-best 18-3 road record. Antony Davis (back) has missed the last five games and remains questionable for action on Monday. LeBron James continues to dominate, averaging 29.4 points on 52.9 percent shooting, over his last five games. Kyle Kuzma has been playing well lately, averaging 14.9 points and 5.0 rebounds, in 28 minutes per game, over the last 10 games. Dwight Howard has been on a roll, averaging 10.2 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks, in 21 minutes per game, over the last 10 games. The Lakers average 114.2 points per game, which is sixth most in the league, and they are shooting a league-best 48.6 percent from the field.
Posted on: 1/19/2020 8:51 PM
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