DALLAS — The Mavericks are getting slightly healthier as they upgraded a pair of guys on their injury report for the Celtics game Saturday. Klay Thompson (ankle) and Jaden Hardy (ankle) were upgraded from questionable to available, though Mavs coach Jason Kidd said they’re both going to be on minutes limitations.

The Boston Celtics will look to bounce back big on Saturday as they prepare to take on the Dallas Mavericks in this non-conference matchup. The Celtics will travel to Dallas for the first and only time this season in this rematch of last year's NBA Finals.

Klay Thompson has been dealing with a left ankle sprain. The Dallas Mavericks’ injury trouble has been impossible to ignore this season and Dallas would love for Thompson to return from the injury as soon as possible.

The Celtics hit a rough patch in the months of Dec. and Jan. after a sizzling start to the first 6 weeks of the NBA's 2024-25 regular season., leaving fans of the team and analysts both questioning what the solution to the midwinter malaise might be.

Anthony Davis recorded 24 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots to help the Los Angeles Lakers roll to an easy 117-96 victory over the visiting Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics NBA game from January 23, 2025 on ESPN.

Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.