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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta (ankle) doesn't return after injury
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 3:37 PM
Jay King
Neemias Queta (ankle) finished Sunday's win over the Magic with six points (3-of-3 FGs) and two rebounds.
Analysis: Queta sprained his ankle during the first quarter of Sunday's game. While the Celtics announced at halftime that he was questionable to return, the 7-footer never did. To account for his absence, Boston went small for extended periods, with Josh Minott (16/7/1/0/1 with two three-pointers) and Chris Boucher (1/1/1/1/1) being the only interior reserves to play rotation minutes. Boston is off until Wednesday, when it kicks off a three-game Week 6 with a home game against the red-hot Pistons. |
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Jaylen Brown Brown erupts for 35 points in win over Magic
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:30 PM
Jaylen Brown amassed 35 points (14-of-26 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 37 minutes on Sunday, leading the Celtics to a 138-129 win over the Magic.
Analysis: Brown eclipsed the 30-point plateau for the eighth time this season, pouring in 21 of them after halftime as Boston shot over 60 percent and hung a season-high 138 points on a depleted Orlando squad playing the back end of a back-to-back. The 29-year-old franchise cornerstone buried a pair of threes and added two late layups to fend off a surprising late push from Orlando's second unit. The Celtics led by as many as 26 before the Magic trimmed it all the way down to six in the final minute. The Celtics are off until Wednesday when they kick off a three-game week against the Pistons before facing the powerhouse Timberwolves and Cavaliers. |
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Anfernee Simons Simons scores 23 off the bench in win over Magic
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:28 PM
Anfernee Simons poured in 23 points (8-of-11 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes during Sunday's win over the Magic.
Analysis: Simons knocked down eight of 11 attempts from the floor, including four of seven from three-point range, eclipsing 20 points off the bench for the second straight contest after playing a season-high 33 minutes during Friday's loss to the Nets. He's been a source of instant offense off Boston's bench this season but his defensive shortcomings have kept his minutes in check. |
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Josh Minott Minott supplies 16 points, seven boards in victory
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 2:26 PM
Josh Minott chipped in 16 points (7-of-8 FGs), seven rebounds, one assist and one block over 19 minutes off the bench in Sunday's win over the Magic.
Analysis: Minott has provided a certifiable spark for the Celtics this season as his combination of size and athleticism makes him an ideal role player during the club's transitional phase. The 22-year-old was back in double figures for just the eighth time this season as he knocked down a pair of three pointers and also racked up seven boards in less than 20 minutes off the bench. |
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Jaylen Brown Brown finishes with 26 points in loss to Nets
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 8:04 PM
Jaylen Brown tallied 26 points (9-of-18 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's loss to the Nets.
Analysis: Brown eclipsed the 25-point plateau for the third consecutive contest and 11th time in 16 games to open the season, but he got into foul trouble in the second half which extinguished any chance Boston had to make this one competitive. The 29-year-old offensive catalyst was forced to the bench with just over five minutes left in the third quarter after picking up his fifth foul and Brooklyn immediately ripped off a 21-9 run to take a 15-point lead into the final stanza. Brown will continue to run Boston's offense, but he's going to need some help from his supporting cast if they're going to have any shot at making the playoffs. |
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Anfernee Simons Simons drops 23 points in Friday's loss to Nets
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 8:01 PM
Anfernee Simons amassed 23 points (10-of-16 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, four assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Friday's loss to the Nets.
Analysis: It's abundantly clear that Simons' issues on the defensive end of the floor have directly led to Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla being sporadic with his minutes during his Boston debut. However, he topped the 30-minute mark for the first time since late October in this one and wound up scoring 13 points in the second half to make this one a bit closer at the finish line. It's a frustrating situation for fantasy managers since he's clearly their best scoring threat at the moment outside of Jaylen Brown with Derrick White and Payton Pritchard struggling to get going this season. |
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Neemias Queta Queta records 16 points, 12 rebounds in loss
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 8:00 PM
Neemias Queta posted a double-double with 16 points (8-of-12 FGs), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block over 29 minutes in Friday's loss to the Nets.
Analysis: Queta continues to show subtle but meaningful growth on the offensive end, looking more confident as a finisher around the rim and showing noticeably improved burst when rolling to the basket off screens. The 26-year-old can be a bit overmatched in a starting role against elite interior bigs, but he's handled the expanded workload well and has become a useful stopgap for Boston during this transitional stretch. |
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Derrick White Derrick White records 15/5/5/2/2 line vs. Brooklyn
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 4:07 PM
Derrick White amassed 15 points (6-of-15 FGs), five rebounds, five assists, two steals, two blocks and three three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: White didn't have his best night shooting the basketball, as he continues to struggle in that regard. However, the all-around production is why he remains such a valuable player for category league managers. White recorded a complete stat line on Tuesday and has been a top-15 player over the past week. And he's shot 44.2 percent from the field, which aligns with his career number (44.1). The shots will fall at a higher clip eventually, and fantasy managers can still receive solid value from White as they wait for that to happen. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard hits five triples, scores 20
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 4:06 PM
Payton Pritchard accounted for 20 points (6-of-16 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), 10 rebounds, five assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: After a two-game stretch in which he totaled 10 points on 4-of-17 shooting, Pritchard has scored at least 20 in three straight. During this three-game run, the Celtics guard has averaged 25.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 6.0 three-pointers while shooting 51.1 percent from the field and 90.9 percent from the foul line. That production has been good for top-20 value, so managers who may have panicked after that poor two-game stretch can calm down. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown scores game-high 29 points vs. BKN
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 4:06 PM
Jaylen Brown finished Tuesday's win over the Nets with 29 points (9-of-19 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Brown led all scorers with 29 points and shot a respectable percentage, but the turnovers were an issue. He committed a season-high eight, one more than his tally in an October 24 loss to the Knicks. Brown is averaging a career-worst 3.5 turnovers per game through 15 games, which is why he's barely hanging onto top-100 status in nine-cat formats. However, Brown has been more valuable by four rounds in eight-cat formats, sitting just outside the top-50, according to Basketball Monster. |
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Jaylen Brown Brown erupts for 33 as Celtics hold off Clippers
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 12:28 PM
Jaylen Brown exploded for 33 points (14-of-33 FGs, 4-of-7 FTs), 13 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block over 38 minutes on Sunday to lift the Celtics to a 121-118 win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Brown capped his seventh 30-point outing in 14 games with a two-handed slam in the closing seconds, putting metaphorical cherry on a dominant all-around performance. The 29-year-old franchise cornerstone poured in 16 points before halftime and finished with 17 more after the break, hoisting a season-high 33 shots in the process. He also grabbed double-digit boards for the first time this year to record his first double-double of the season. The Celtics open a three-game week with a home-and-home set against the rebuilding Nets before facing the Magic next weekend. |
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Derrick White White records 22/7/9/2 line in win over Clippers
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 12:25 PM
Derrick White stuffed the stat sheet during Sunday's win over the Clippers with 22 points (7-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, nine assists and two blocks over 38 minutes.
Analysis: White helped Boston build a commanding lead early on with 15 points and seven rebounds in the opening half as the Celtics shot 49 percent (25-of-51) and 9-of-20 (45 percent) from three-point range during that span. He drilled a key three-pointer with just over one minute remaining and hit a pair of free throws with 7.8 ticks left to help Boston hold off a late rally from Los Angeles. The 31-year-old point guard has performed at a third-round level for fantasy purposes this season, averaging 16 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks through 14 contests. |
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Payton Pritchard Pritchard buries eight threes in win over Clippers
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 12:24 PM
Payton Pritchard amassed a season-high 30 points (10-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds and two assists over 33 minutes during Sunday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Pritchard knocked down eight of 13 three-point attempts, including four after halftime, to eclipse the 30-point mark for the first time this year. He calmly sank his first free throws of the evening with 1.6 seconds remaining to extend the lead to three and seal the victory. The 27-year-old guard has been inconsistent from deep this season, averaging 2.5 made threes per game after hitting 3.2 per game last year. He's averaging 16.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 0.8 steals through 14 contests. |
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Derrick White Derrick White posts 20/5/4/2/1 line against MEM
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 4:21 PM
Derrick White recorded 20 points (6-of-11 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Analysis: White was one of two Celtics players to score 20 or more points on Wednesday. His total likely could've been greater if not for a lopsided victory limiting him to only 26 minutes of game action. Nonetheless, he was efficient, productive from deep, and was involved in several areas throughout the game. White has now tallied four straight games with at least 16 points. He'll look to stay productive against the Clippers on Sunday. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown has 19/6/6 line in win over Grizzlies
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 3:49 PM
Jaylen Brown amassed 19 points (8-of-16 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, six assists and two three-pointers in the win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Analysis: A blowout win limited the former Finals MVP to just 25 minutes of game action on Wednesday. Still, he was productive in his time on the floor, scoring efficiently from both inside and outside the arc while tallying more rebounds and assists than his season averages entering Wednesday's contest. He didn't record any stocks for the second straight game, but still had a fine night overall. A more competitive game on Sunday against the Clippers could lead to a more typical scoring performance from Brown. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard tallies 24 pts, nine dimes Wed.
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 3:47 PM
Payton Pritchard amassed 24 points (8-of-15 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, nine assists and five three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Pritchard bounced back from a couple of inefficient five-point performances by tallying his second-highest scoring total of the season. The veteran guard matched his season-high in threes during his 30 minutes of game action and came up just one assist shy of his third double-double this season. Pritchard had been playing very well during November up until the two previous games. With a strong showing against Memphis, he seems to be back on track. |
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Jordan Walsh BOS starts Pritchard, White, Brown, Walsh, Queta
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 1:12 PM
Boston Celtics
Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jordan Walsh and Neemias Queta will start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: The Celtics have made just one change to their starting lineup, with Walsh replacing Josh Minott. While Minott had his moments this season, the inconsistency may have played a role in Joe Mazzulla's decision to give Walsh an opportunity to start. Both players are worth watching to see how the rotation shakes out. |
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Jaylen Brown Brown paces Celtics with 24 points in loss to 76ers
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 5:55 PM
Jaylen Brown poured in a team-high 24 points (8-of-18 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), six rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the 76ers.
Analysis: Brown struggled to find his shot in the early stages of this one, going 1-of-7 from the field in the first half, but managed to get to the charity stripe for five free throws to salvage his scoring line. He came alive in the second half, sparking a 36-point third quarter for the Celtics, and finishing the second half with 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting. He drained a pair of free throws with 33.5 second left to tie the ballgame, but it was Derrick White that took the final shot for the Celtics as time expired. The 29-year-old superstar has enjoyed one of the highest usage rates in the entire league this season and is averaging nearly 28 points per-game through 12 contests, delivering eighth-round value for fantasy purposes. The Celtics are back in action on Wednesday night when they host the Grizzlies. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (wrist) available vs. Philadelphia
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 7:25 AM
Noa Dalzell
Sam Hauser (wrist) is available to play against the 76ers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Hauser was initially listed as probable, so his availability isn't a surprise. Since starting the first two games of the season, Hauser has been in a reserve role, and his minutes have dwindled. Unless he gets the chance to start, he shouldn't be rostered. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (wrist) probable Tuesday vs. PHI
Mon, Nov 10, 2025, 10:47 AM
Taylor Snow
Sam Hauser (wrist) is probable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Hauser is dealing with a sprained right wrist, a potentially problematic issue since he is a right-handed shooter. However, the probable tag suggests that this isn't a serious issue and that Hauser will play. His availability does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, especially with Josh Minott playing well as the starting power forward. |
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