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Xavier Tillman Xavier Tillman (illness) absent from injury report
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 12:43 PM
NBA Injury Report
Xavier Tillman (illness) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Tillman is back after sitting out Thursday's loss to the Bulls. With the other Celtics' rotation big men also absent from the injury report, Tillman is not likely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (back) questionable Saturday vs. Bulls
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 11:53 AM
Boston Celtics
Sam Hauser (low back spasms) is questionable for Saturday's game against Chicago.
Analysis: Hauser was held out of Thursday's loss to the Bulls, resulting in more minutes for Payton Pritchard and Jaden Springer. While Pritchard should be rostered in standard leagues regardless of Hauser's status, Springer will likely fall out of the rotation if Hauser plays. |
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Derrick White Derrick White records 16/8/4/1/2 line vs. Chicago
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 4:03 PM
Derrick White produced a stat line of 16 points (5-of-14 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks, and three 3-pointers in 36 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Bulls.
Analysis: Another game, another complete stat line for White, who has recorded one in four straight and five of his last six outings. Over the past two weeks, he has provided 3rd-round per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats, sitting just outside the top 25 in the latter. With Jrue Holiday's production tailing off, White is of added importance to the Celtics and fantasy managers who have him rostered. Holiday finished Thursday's loss with six points (3-of-8 FGs), one rebound, four assists, one steal, and one blocked shot in 29 minutes. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis posts 20 points, eight boards
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 4:03 PM
Kristaps Porzingis accumulated 20 points (7-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, three blocks, and two 3-pointers in 36 minutes in Thursday's loss to Chicago.
Analysis: With his three blocked shots on Thursday, Porzingis has recorded multiple rejections in four of his last five outings. The biggest concern remains availability, as the Celtics big man is working his way back from offseason left leg surgery and has recently dealt with a sore right heel. The good news for fantasy managers is that Porzingis and the Celtics won't play a back-to-back until January 1-2, so he should be able to get in a good run of games. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum leads BOS with 31 points, 10 boards
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 4:02 PM
Jayson Tatum logged 37 minutes in Thursday's 117-108 loss to Chicago, accounting for 31 points (10-of-22 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and four 3-pointers.
Analysis: Tatum has now scored 30 points or more in 13 of the 25 games he's appeared in this season, including two of the last four. Add in the rebounds and assists, with the Celtics star averaging a career-high 5.5 helpers per game, and it's easy to see why he's a top-10 player in 8- and 9-cat formats. This production level is precisely what fantasy managers expected during the draft season (Yahoo ADP: 9). |
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Xavier Tillman Xavier Tillman (illness) out Thursday vs. CHI
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 12:06 PM
Taylor Snow
Xavier Tillman (illness) will not play in Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Tillman's absence will not significantly impact the Celtics' rotation or fantasy basketball, as the team's other bigs are available to play. Al Horford, Luke Kornet, and Neemias Questa are all available to supplement Kristaps Porzingis. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (back) downgraded to out vs. Chicago
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 12:05 PM
Taylor Snow
Sam Hauser (low back spasms) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Hauser was initially listed as questionable for this game but has officially been downgraded to out. Payton Pritchard should see extra minutes off the bench with Hauser out, but with the rest of their typical rotation players available, nobody else will see a significant boost in minutes. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis (heel) active vs. Bulls
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 11:58 AM
Kristaps Porzingis (right heel soreness) is listed as active for Thursday's Celtics-Bulls game.
Analysis: Porzingis is back in action after logging just 11 minutes in his last outing. He practiced ahead of Thursday and Boston is comfortable with him testing things out. It's unclear whether he'll handle his usual workload, though. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis (heel) practices Wednesday
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 6:37 AM
Kristaps Porzingis (right heel soreness) practiced on Wednesday ahead of Thursday's Celtics-Bulls matchup.
Analysis: Porzingis logged just 11 minutes in his last contest before exiting for precautionary reasons. The Celtics are being careful with the big man after an offseason of recovery and it appears like he's aiming to return to action in Boston's next game. |
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Derrick White Derrick White has 15/5/5/2/2 line in win over WAS
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 3:07 PM
Derrick White had a full stat line with 15 points (5-of-10 FGs), five rebounds, five assists, two steals, two blocks and three 3-pointers against the Wizards on Sunday.
Analysis: White had been in a bit of a shooting slump, but now has 23 and 15 points in his last two games. He impacts the game in a variety of of ways as he also chipped in with five rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks in this one. The 30-year-old point guard is having a career-year in many ways and is a top-20 player in fantasy this season. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) exit was precautionary
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 3:00 PM
Adam Himmelsbach
Kristaps Porzingis (right ankle pain) said after Sunday's win over the Wizards that his exit was for precautionary reasons.
Analysis: Porzingis exited Sunday's game during the second quarter and did not return, playing 11 minutes. Afterward, he said the exit was merely for precautionary reasons, as he took a hit to his ankle during the first quarter. While this does not appear to be an injury that will keep Porzingis on the sideline, he should be considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard has 15/11/6 line in win over WAS
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 2:59 PM
Payton Pritchard had 15 points (5-of-12 FGs), 11 rebounds, six assists and five 3-pointers against the Wizards on Sunday.
Analysis: Pritchard played 37 minutes in this one and was able to have a big game. While he still comes off the bench, he's been a reliable fantasy option this year thanks to his varied skillset. Pritchard can shoot. In fact, all five of his made field goals came from behind the 3-point line in this one. He pulled down 11 rebounds to secure a double-double and dished out six assists. Kristaps Porzingis only managed to play 11 minutes in this contest and despite playing a different position Pritchard stepped up in his absence, which he's made a habit of whenever Boston is missing one of its regular starters. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum has 28 points, 12 rebounds in win
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 2:50 PM
Jayson Tatum had 28 points (12-of-26 FGs), 12 rebounds, two assists and two 3-pointers in the Celtics' 112-98 victory over the Wizards on Sunday.
Analysis: Tatum's 28 points were a game-high. He led the way for Boston and took nearly twice as many shots anyone else on the Celtics. Tatum didn't have his 3-point shot working in this one as he made just 2-of-9 attempts from behind the 3-point line. Tatum has been dealing with a knee injury that caused him to miss Thursday's game against the Pistons and showed a little rust Sunday against the Wizards. The 26-year-old small forward has been a top-10 player in fantasy on a per-game basis this season. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis leaves game with heel pain
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 1:15 PM
Kristaps Porzingis (right heel pain) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: It's unclear exactly when Porzingis injured his heel, but he seemed to be favoring his right foot when walking to the locker room in the first half. He's now listed as questionable to return according to the team. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (adductor) absent from injury report
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 11:44 AM
NBA Injury Report
Sam Hauser (right adductor tightness) has been removed from the injury report for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Hauser did not play in Thursday's win over the Pistons, missing out on an opportunity to boost his stats in a blowout. That won't be the case on Sunday, as the Celtics forward is not on the injury report. He and Payton Pritchard should have added value, given the opposition. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum (knee) absent from injury report
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 11:14 AM
Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum (right patella tendinopathy) is not on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Tatum is back in the lineup after sitting out Thursday's win over the Pistons. The Celtics will have their preferred starting five on Sunday, with Tatum replacing Al Horford (who has been ruled out for rest reasons). |
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Al Horford Al Horford (rest) ruled out Sunday vs. Washington
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 11:12 AM
Boston Celtics
Al Horford (rest) will sit out Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Horford had a toe injury earlier this month, but his absence on Sunday is simply for rest reasons. The Celtics don't play again until Thursday, getting their 38-year-old center six days of rest. Jayson Tatum will be back in the lineup, so Horford would likely come off the bench if available. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard puts up 27/4/10 line off bench
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 3:55 PM
Payton Pritchard provided a boost off the bench with 27 points (10-of-20 FGs), four rebounds, 10 assists and seven 3-pointers in a 123-99 win over Detroit on Thursday.
Analysis: At the beginning of the year, Jaylen Brown said that when they played teams like the Pistons, they'd let Pritchard go for 30 and still win the game. That's pretty much what happened in this game. Though he fell short of getting to 30 points, Pritchard was able to record his first double-double of the season off the bench. He has scored at least 20 points in six of their last eight games and will continue to be a reliable fantasy option, even though he is a reserve. Jayson Tatum was out for this game, and Pritchard always seems to step up a bit more when Boston is missing one of their stars. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis turns in another full line
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 3:52 PM
Kristaps Porzingis posted a full line on Thursday with 19 points (8-of-18 FGs), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and two 3-pointers against the Pistons.
Analysis: Porzingis has only played in a handful of games this year, but he has been fantastic in all of them. He has been a top-25 per-game player in 9-cat leagues this season despite currently having subpar shooting percentages to his standards. His 45.7% field goal percentage would be his worst mark since his first year in Dallas, and his 77.4% free throw percentage would be the worst of his career. Aside from missing back-to-backs, Porzingis will continue to be a reliable option in fantasy hoops. |
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Derrick White Derrick White knocks down seven triples in win
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 3:47 PM
Derrick White lit up Detroit on Thursday with 23 points (7-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and seven 3-pointers.
Analysis: It has been a rough shooting stretch for White recently, but he was able to get back on track in this one. This was his third game this year with seven 3-pointers, and he was able to contribute value across the board. White is averaging career-highs in points, rebounds and 3-pointers, which has allowed him to be a top-20 player in 9-cat leagues to this point. Expect that to continue moving forward, especially in games like this, where they were playing without one of their top scoring options in Jayson Tatum. |
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