this is one of those potential turn the season around type games.
i know it's weird saying a 36-16 team needs a turn around the season type game but given the lakers struggles against good teams this year a win in boston would be huge for them considering who the opponent is, the fact their a potential finals opponent, and because boston took one in LA last sunday. also a win against boston would split the season series and keep the lakers within striking distance of being able to catch boston in the standings for home court whereas a boston win all but ensures home court for the celtics if the two were to meet in june.
even though the lakers lost that game to the spurs at home last thursday, that was the first time they played with heart and urgency against a good opponent and that's something encouraging from that L. thursday night should be good