Overview
- Zubac is off the injury report and expected to play Saturday night against Boston, returning roughly two weeks after a Grade 2 left ankle sprain.
- The center was initially slated for a three-week re-evaluation after spraining his left ankle on Dec. 20 against the Lakers.
- Los Angeles enters the matchup on a six-game winning streak, with all six victories by double digits during his absence.
- Lopez has filled in with standout performances, including a 31-point game with nine made threes, while rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser has earned rotation minutes.
- Bogdan Bogdanovic remains out for the rest of the homestand to address residual weakness in his left hamstring and hip, with his status for the road trip to be determined.