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Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday (shoulder) questionable vs. Clippers
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 1:27 PM
Law Murray
Jrue Holiday (right shoulder impingement) is questionable to play against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Holiday hasn't missed a game since December, but if he is sidelined for the first night of this back-to-back, Sam Hauser should replace him in the starting unit, with Payton Pritchard playing extra minutes off the bench. This isn't a lower body injury, so there shouldn't be too much concern about them playing a back-to-back. |
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Al Horford Al Horford (toe) questionable vs. Clippers
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 1:22 PM
Law Murray
Al Horford (left big toe sprain) is questionable to play against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Horford is questionable for the first leg of their back-to-back, and Kristaps Porzingis isn't on the injury report at all. Both will likely sit one leg, and if they stagger their availability, they will each see a start at center. However, if they both play against the Clippers, expect Luke Kornet to return to the starting lineup on Thursday. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard turns in 14/2/9 line off bench
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 1:40 PM
Payton Pritchard provided a boost off the bench with 14 points (5-of-10 FGs), two rebounds, nine assists, one steal, one block and two 3-pointers against the Warriors on Monday.
Analysis: Pritchard has been solid all season, but his best performances have come during blowouts. That was the case during this game, and he nearly recorded a double-double in just 22 minutes. Pritchard ranks just outside the top-75 over the course of the season, but his production has been taking a hit in recent weeks. He played well in this game, but his numbers have been inconsistent from game to game. They have a back-to-back coming up on Wednesday and Thursday, and if they rest some of their starters, Pritchard may be able to have two more solid performances. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis scores 18 points in return
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 1:29 PM
Kristaps Porzingis returned to the lineup and finished with 18 points (6-of-13 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and three 3-pointers against Golden State on Monday.
Analysis: After sitting out the second leg of their back-to-back on Saturday, Porzingis was back in the lineup for this game. He only logged 22 minutes after playing 23 minutes in the last game that he played, both of which were blowouts. Porzingis played well, but, like everyone else in this game, he was limited by the lopsided score. They have a back-to-back coming up on Wednesday and Thursday against the Los Angeles teams, so managers should expect Porzingis and Al Horford to miss one leg. Typically, they stagger Porzingis and Horford's availability, though that wasn't the case in their most recent back-to-back, which allowed Luke Kornet to start and split the center minutes with Neemias Queta. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum records 22/9/7/2 line vs. Warriors
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 1:24 PM
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 22 points (9-of-20 FGs), nine rebounds, seven assists, two steals and three 3-pointers in a 125-85 win over the Warriors on Monday.
Analysis: Boston controlled this game from the opening tip, which limited Tatum to just 28 minutes. Had the game been closer, Tatum would have had a chance to record a triple-double, though he still had an effective night. This was the first game of a four-game road trip this week, and it couldn't have gotten off to a better start. The upcoming games will hopefully be closer, which will allow Tatum to put up numbers closer to his top ten averages this season. They have a back-to-back coming up against the LA teams on Wednesday and Thursday. |
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Kristaps Porzingis BOS starting White, Jrue, Brown, Tatum, Porzingis
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 10:49 AM
Sean Grande
The Celtics will start Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis against the Warriors on Monday.
Analysis: Boston will be back to their preferred starting unit after both Porzingis and Al Horford were sidelined against the Hawks on Saturday. Luke Kornet logged 31 minutes as a starter in that game, with Neemias Queta playing 22 minutes off the bench. Both will be pushed out of the rotation. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford available Monday
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 2:00 PM
Jay King
Kristaps Porzingis (left leg injury management) and Al Horford (left big toe sprain) are off the injury report for Monday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Porzingis and Horford sat out Saturday's overtime loss to Atlanta, Boston's second game in as many nights. They'll be available on Monday, with Kristaps starting and Al being the first big off the bench. Luke Kornet will return to the bench after playing well as a starter on Saturday. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum (shoulder) scores 23 points vs. Hawks
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 4:28 PM
Jayson Tatum shot 7-of-21 from the field and 7-of-8 from the foul line in Saturday's loss to the Hawks, scoring 23 points with eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and two 3-pointers in 43 minutes.
Analysis: Tatum was initially questionable for Saturday's game with a strained left shoulder, but he was able to play 43 minutes in the overtime defeat. While the Celtics star didn't shoot the ball well, the rebounds, assists, and steals will help compensate for that. And Tatum remains a top-10 player in 9-cat formats, so fantasy managers should not lose any sleep over a subpar shooting performance. Boston begins a four-game Week 13 on the road against the Warriors on Monday. |
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Luke Kornet Luke Kornet drops 17 points, four steals vs. ATL
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 4:27 PM
Luke Kornet amassed 17 points (7-of-9 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, four steals, and two blocked shots in 31 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Starting due to Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford being out of the lineup, Kornet provided fantasy managers with excellent value on Saturday. The 17 points, two shy of his season-high, were two less than Kornet's total in his four previous appearances. Add in the rebounds and defensive stats, and this was a rewarding night for the few who streamed Kornet. Boston has another back-to-back during Week 13, so there could be another start in his future. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (head) records 24/11/8/2 stat line
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 4:26 PM
Jaylen Brown (head injury) tallied 24 points (9-of-27 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), 11 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and two 3-pointers in 43 minutes in Saturday's 119-115 overtime loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: Brown had an injury scare during the overtime period of Saturday's game, landing face-first on the TD Garden court after attempting to block an Onyeka Okongwu layup. While a welt just over his right eye began to swell almost immediately, Brown remained in the game until its completion. With the Celtics heading west for a four-game road trip, JB's status is something to watch ahead of Monday's game against the Warriors. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard scores 20 points in OT defeat
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 4:26 PM
Payton Pritchard shot 7-of-12 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Saturday's loss to Atlanta, scoring 20 points with six rebounds, one assist, and four 3-pointers in 33 minutes.
Analysis: Pritchard has scored at least 20 points in 14 games this season, three more than his total for the 2023-24 campaign. Formerly, he was a player who would only be considered a streamer when one of Boston's key players was inactive, but he's been productive enough to merit being rostered in most standard leagues. Pritchard's value has dipped recently, with the Celtics guard ranked outside the top 200 over the past two weeks. However, he is ranked safely within the top 100 in season-long value. The Celtics play four games during Week 13, beginning with the Warriors on Monday. |
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Luke Kornet BOS starting Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Kornet
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 12:45 PM
NBA Lineups
Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Luke Kornet will start Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: The Celtics are without their top two big men, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford, who will miss the second game of Boston's back-to-back. Kornet moves into the starting lineup and has some deep-league streaming value. Despite not being a center, Sam Hauser is also worth a look in deep leagues. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford ruled out Saturday
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 12:09 PM
Boston Celtics
Kristaps Porzingis (left leg injury management) and Al Horford (left big toe sprain) are out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: If there's any surprise that Porzingis and Horford won't play both ends of a back-to-back, it's that the Celtics did not stagger their absences. Both played in Friday's win over the Magic, and Porzingis' absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup. Luke Kornet is the player most likely to receive the starting nod, but Neemias Queta should also play rotation minutes. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum (shoulder) available Saturday vs. ATL
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 12:06 PM
Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum (left shoulder strain) is available for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Tatum is available after being listed as questionable on the Celtics' initial injury report. He'll take on his usual role within the starting lineup, so fantasy managers must ensure he's in their lineups before tipoff. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum (shoulder) questionable Saturday
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 7:31 AM
Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum (left shoulder strain) is questionable for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: Tatum played 35 minutes in Friday's win over Orlando, scoring a team-high 30 points. However, he's dealing with a shoulder injury, so there's no guarantee Tatum plays against the Hawks. Depending on Kristaps Porzingis's and Al Horford's statuses, who are also questionable, Sam Hauser could move into the starting lineup. Also receiving a boost to his fantasy value if Tatum sits is Payton Pritchard, who should already be rostered in standard leagues. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis (leg) questionable Saturday
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 7:22 AM
Boston Celtics
Kristaps Porzingis (left leg injury management) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Porzingis only played 23 minutes in Friday's win over Orlando, as the Celtics won comfortably. He has yet to play both games of a back-to-back this season, so Friday's workload may not factor into the team's decision regarding Porzingis' availability. Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta will be in line for more minutes if Porzingis or Al Horford (toe) does not play. |
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Al Horford Al Horford (toe) questionable Saturday vs. Hawks
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 7:17 AM
Boston Celtics
Al Horford (sprained left big toe) is questionable for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: While officially questionable for Saturday's game, Horford has not played both games of a back-to-back this season (or last). He logged 23 minutes off the bench in Friday's win over the Magic, and the lighter workload may be why the Celtics are leaving open the possibility of Horford playing against the franchise that drafted him. Depending on who plays, Luke Kornet could have streaming value on Saturday. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown has 20/6/6 line in win over Magic
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 4:07 PM
Jaylen Brown had 20 points (5-of-12 FGs), six rebounds, six assists, three steals and one 3-pointer against the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: Brown has now scored more than 21 points only once in his last seven games. At the same time, the 28-year-old small forward has had at least five assists in four of his last five games. While Brown's scoring has been noticeably down lately, he's still capable of having big scoring games and will contribute in the other categories when he's not scoring. The Celtics play the Hawks Saturday on the second night of a back-to-back. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis has 23 points, 3 threes in win
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 4:00 PM
Kristaps Porzingis had 23 points (7-of-10 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one block and three 3-pointers against the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: Porzingis was efficient with 23 points on 10 shots including going 3-of-5 from behind the 3-point line. The 29-year-old power forward didn't have a big rebounding game, but also contributed with a block on defense. The Celtics end the week against the Hawks Saturday on the second night of a back-to-back, which means Porzingis could end up sitting out. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum has 30/6/4 line in win over Magic
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 3:59 PM
Jayson Tatum had 30 points (12-of-21 FGs), six rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and four 3-pointers in the Celtics' 121-94 victory over the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: Tatum had gone 10 straight games with a field goal percentage below 50 percent before he went 12-of-21 from the floor Friday against the Magic. He'd also gone five games without making four 3-pointers. The 26-year-old small forward now has at least 30 points in two of his last three games as he bounces back from a mini slump. The Celtics close out the week with the Hawks Saturday on the second night of a back-to-back. |
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