LeBron James suffered a groin strain Saturday that forced him from the court during the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Boston Celtics and threatens to complicate the team’s push to the playoffs. Midway through the fourth quarter of Boston’s 111-101 victory over Los Angeles at TD Garden,

The Celtics continue their home stand as they host the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2nd, and final, meeting this season. The Lakers beat the Celtics 117-96 in Los Angeles on January 23. The Celtics and Lakers had a 1-1 tied series last season with each team winning on the road.

Thanks to some very questionable dealmaking by the front office of the Mavericks, LA has revitalized the team with Luca Doncic.