The Lakers might sigh in relief as their injury report for tonight’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers doesn’t include Luka Doncic.

The 76ers host the Lakers tonight in South Philadelphia in another 25th Anniversary Celebration game. Get tickets to see this showdown live!

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi as JJ Redick Delivers Major Lakers Update Ahead of 76ers Game. The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their sixth loss of the season on Friday to their bitter and arch rivals, the Boston Celtics.

The Lakers have connected on 48.4% of their 3-pointers in their last two games after starting the season as one of the league’s worst 3-point shooting teams.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Boston Celtics on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 (12/5/25) at TD Garden in Boston, Mass.

Three weeks back, coach JJ Redick had a specific instruction for Deandre Ayton. To be a lion. He even gave the big man a t-shirt with half his face and half a lion’s face.

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.