Marc Gasol (hamstring) starting for Lakers Thursday in place of injured Andre Drummond

Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol is in the lineup Thursday in the team's game against the Boston Celtics.

What It Means:

Gasol has been coming off the bench since returning to the court, but that's changing on Thursday. Andre Drummond is sitting due to his toe ailment, so the veteran Gasol will now enter the lineup.

In 43 games this season, Gasol has averaged 5.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 17.1 FanDuel points.