Lakers’ LeBron James, Luka Doncic, ex-Celtic Marcus Smart out vs. Boston

Friday’s Lakers-Celtics matchup will lack starpower, particularly on Los Angeles' side. Celtics F Josh Minott calls out NBA refereeing this season

Josh MinottThe Lakers (16-5) will be shorthanded and the Celtics (13-9) will continue to be without one of their own superstars during Friday night’s rivalry game at TD Garden. Notably, both teams are playing the second night of a back-to-back.

With Boston’s Jayson Tatum still rehabbing from his torn Achilles, Los Angeles will similarly be without three of their standout players: LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and ex-Celtic Marcus Smart.

James, whose NBA record of scoring double-digit points in 1,297 consecutive regular season games came to an end…