Lakers' LeBron James, Anthony Davis out vs. Celtics

Field Level Media|published: Thu 1st February, 14:51 2024

Dec 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and forward Anthony Davis (3) celebrate after winning the in season tournament championship final against the Indiana Pacers at T-Mobile Arena. credits: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been ruled out for Thursday's game against the host Boston Celtics.

James is sidelined by a left ankle injury, while Davis is out due to bilateral Achilles tendinopathy and a left hip spasm.

The NBA's all-time leading scorer, the 39-year-old James is averaging 24.9 points, 7.7 assists and 7.5 rebounds in 44 games this season.

Davis, 30, is averaging 24.9 points, 12.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.3 blocked shots in 46 games this season.

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