The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are both playing on no days rest when they meet up in a classic matchup on Friday night at TD Garden. The Lakers took

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss his 16th game of the season on Friday at the Boston Celtics with right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis.

The Los Angeles Lakers, second in the Western Conference at 16-5, face the Boston Celtics, fifth in the East at 14-9. Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a recent win, while the Celtics are on a winning streak.

Luka Dončić is missing multiple Los Angeles Lakers games to be in Slovenia with his fiancée for the birth of their second baby, whom they reportedly welcomed on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James seems like a long shot to play in Friday's game against the Boston Celtics.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Reddick confirmed his star point guard was "away from the team for personal reasons."

LA's balanced scoring, led by Reaves' eight points, pushed the Lakers to a 31-26 lead after one quarter. Among the starters, only James failed to make a basket after going 0-for-5, including 0-for-1 from deep. Brandon Ingram and rookie Collin Murray-Bowles paced the Raptors with 15 points and three assists combined.

With a lot of talk in Los Angeles about potential trade targets, The Athletic's Sam Vecenie thinks the Lakers should focus on improving the defensive side of the ball, considering the team's dominance on offense.