The Celtics and Lakers have both dealt with significant absences recently, but it appears that both teams will be close to whole when they meet Monday night.
Celtics point guard Kemba Walker, who missed Saturday’s loss to the Suns with a sore knee, and forward Jaylen Brown, who missed the last three games with a sprained thumb, have been cleared to play against Los Angeles. Also, Lakers star Anthony Davis is set to return after missing five games because of a bruised tailbone.
“When I’m not feeling well, I just try not to push it too much,’’ Walker said Monday morning.