The Celtics, including Jaylen Brown, enter Thursday night's game against the Lakers with a clean injury report. Read more on Boston.com.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, right, knocks the ball from the hands of Los Angeles Clippers guard Kobe Brown during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) AP

Davis publicly called for roster help shortly before tipoff of Thursday's 117-96 win over defending champion Boston.

It's unclear whether the team was dealing with the aftereffects of the Clippers game, or simply regressing back to bad habits that have plagued it over the past month, but the Celtics did not put up much of a fight against the Lakers.

His presence on the floor allows the Lakers to thrive in transition and provides a safety net for LeBron James, who often relies on Davis to anchor the defense. Without Davis, the