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Al Horford Al Horford records 16/10/5/1/2 line vs. Phoenix
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 6:42 PM
Al Horford amassed 16 points (5-of-10 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, five assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in 26 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: Horford has started the Celtics' last 11 games, most recently filling in for the injured Jayson Tatum (ankle) on Wednesday. The 38-year-old finished the victory with a complete stat line and his fifth double-double of the season in 26 minutes. Rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Horford has offered sixth-round value in eight-cat formats over the past month. That said, his fantasy value depends on the availability of Boston's starters. The Celtics visit the Spurs on Saturday in their final game of Week 21. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown drops 24 points, five assists vs. PHO
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 6:41 PM
NBA
Jaylen Brown accounted for 24 points (7-of-15 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, one steal and four three-pointers in 28 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: Limited to nine points in his first game back from a knee issue that cost him three games, Brown looked much sharper on Wednesday. He finished the 30-point win one blocked shot shy of a complete stat line, and the four three-pointers were the most he's made in a game since February 28. Over the past month, Brown has offered sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. The Celtics end Week 21 with a game against the Spurs on Saturday in the penultimate game of the team's road trip. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis scores 30 points in 29 minutes
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 6:41 PM
Kristaps Porzingis played 29 minutes in Wednesday's rout of the Suns, finishing with 30 points (10-of-15 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Porzingis was outstanding in Wednesday's 132-102 victory, only needing 29 minutes to record his second 30-point game of the season. The Celtics' forward/center has offered first-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. The lone concern for Porzingis managers is his availability. However, the Celtics only play once more during Week 21, and the team's four-game Week 22 does not have a back-to-back. That may bode well for Porzingis' availability for the championship weeks of the fantasy season. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum (ankle) out Wednesday vs. Phoenix
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 3:24 PM
Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Tatum was initially questionable for Wednesday's game but has been officially ruled out. With the Celtics otherwise healthy, Al Horford should slot into the starting lineup alongside Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis. Horford is worth streaming while Tatum is unavailable. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum (ankle) questionable vs. Suns Wed.
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 9:25 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jayson Tatum (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Tatum went through shootaround and has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Suns. He exited early from Monday's game against Sacramento with this ankle injury after landing on Domantas Sabonis' foot after taking a three-pointer. Al Horford could start and get a slight fantasy bump if Tatum is ultimately ruled out. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (back) absent from injury report
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 2:39 PM
NBA Injury Report
Sam Hauser (back) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Hauser was held out of Monday's win over the Kings, which led to Baylor Scheierman remaining in the Celtics' rotation. With Hauser available, Scheierman's minutes will likely decrease. The rookie has not been worth rostering in fantasy leagues, so nothing changes in that regard. |
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Xavier Tillman Xavier Tillman (knee) out again Wednesday
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 1:53 PM
Celtics
Xavier Tillman (knee) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Suns.
Analysis: Tillman hasn't appeared in a game since March 6 due to a combination of coach's decisions and the knee injury, so his absence won't have any major implications in the world of fantasy hoops. |
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Al Horford Al Horford (toe) available Wednesday vs. Phoenix
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 1:51 PM
Noa Dalzell
Al Horford (toe) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Horford was unavailable for Monday's win over the Kings, the Celtics' second game in as many nights. He has been removed from the injury report for Wednesday night and will likely start for Jayson Tatum (ankle) if he's unable to play. Horford is worth streaming in deeper leagues when allowed to start. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum (ankle) doubtful Wednesday vs. PHO
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 1:47 PM
Noa Dalzell
Jayson Tatum (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: While Tatum has not been officially ruled out for Wednesday's game, he appears unlikely to be available after spraining his left ankle on Monday. Al Horford will be available in Phoenix and should be the choice to fill the void. Tatum's absence would raise Horford's fantasy ceiling slightly, but he remains a standard-league option at best. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard scores 22 points with five threes
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 7:17 PM
Payton Pritchard provided a boost off the bench with 22 points (8-of-18 FGs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and five three-pointers against the Kings on Monday.
Analysis: Pritchard got his first start of the season on Sunday, but he returned to playing his typical role as Boston's sixth man. That is where he has been most comfortable this year, and he was once again able to have a strong performance off the bench. This was his sixth-straight game with at least three three-pointers, which lines up with Boston's current winning streak. Jayson Tatum (ankle) exited early with an ankle injury, and while that doesn't mean that Pritchard will start, he should see a few extra minutes and shots. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (knee) logs 26 minutes in return
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 6:49 PM
Jaylen Brown returned to the lineup on Monday and finished with nine points (4-of-8 FGs), two rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer in a 113-95 win over the Kings.
Analysis: Brown missed Boston's last three games but was able to suit up against Sacramento. He only logged 26 minutes, but that was enough time for the Celtics to get a big win. Even when he was on the floor, it was a quiet performance for Brown. That isn't something that managers should get used to, even if his last few appearances have been subpar. Jayson Tatum exited early with an ankle injury and could remain out in Phoenix on Wednesday, which would lead to extra shots for Brown. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum (ankle) doesn't return vs. Kings
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 5:55 PM
Jay King
Jayson Tatum (ankle) did not return to Monday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Boston is calling this a left ankle sprain. Domantas Sabonis was assessed a flagrant foul after Tatum landed on Sabonis' foot while coming down from shooting a three-pointer, which is when Tatum twisted his ankle. He shot the flagrant free throws but went back to the locker room after that. He had 25 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and five three-pointers in 26 minutes before injuring his ankle in the third quarter. They initially said he was doubtful to return, but Boston was able to extend their lead, which affirmed that he wouldn't need to try to play through the injury. Payton Pritchard and Baylor Scheierman took on extra minutes with Tatum unavailable, and if Sam Hauser (back) is back to play in Phoenix on Wednesday, he could start if Tatum isn't able to suit up. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (knee) available vs. Sacramento
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 2:50 PM
Jason Anderson
Jaylen Brown (knee) is available to play against the Kings on Monday.
Analysis: Brown will be back after missing Boston's last three games with a knee injury. They'll have their preferred starting unit available, though they will be without Al Horford and Sam Hauser. Payton Pritchard started on Sunday but will be pushed back to the bench against Sacramento. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (back) downgraded to out Monday
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 2:50 PM
Boston Celtics
Sam Hauser (back) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Hauser has been downgraded from questionable to out for Monday's game. However, his absence will not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as Jaylen Brown has been cleared to return from his knee injury. JB will return to the starting lineup. |
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Xavier Tillman Xavier Tillman (knee) out Monday vs. Sacramento
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 10:13 AM
Boston Celtics
Xavier Tillman (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Tillman remains sidelined with a left knee joint sprain. However, his absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. |
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Al Horford Al Horford (toe) out Monday against Kings
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 9:49 AM
Celtics
Al Horford (toe) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Horford started at center on Sunday, but he will be sidelined for the second leg of Boston's back-to-back. This lines up perfectly with Kristaps Porzingis not being on the injury report after sitting out on Sunday. Porzingis should slot right in as the starting center, with Luke Kornet filling out the backup minutes. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday off injury report
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 9:48 AM
Celtics
Kristaps Porzingis (conditioning) and Jrue Holiday (shoulder) are off the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Porzingis and Holiday are available after sitting out Sunday's win over the Trail Blazers. The former will slide into the spot in the starting lineup left vacant by Al Horford, who is unavailable. As for Holiday, his return will likely push Payton Pritchard to the bench. Pritchard is a player who fantasy managers in standard leagues should continue to roster, even if he comes off the bench. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser questionable Monday
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 9:46 AM
Boston Celtics
Jaylen Brown (knee) and Sam Hauser (back) are questionable for Monday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: While Hauser played in Sunday's win over the Trail Blazers, hitting eight three-pointers and scoring 24 points, Brown has missed Boston's last three games. Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis are all available for Monday night, and their presence in the lineup will account for Brown's absence if he's unable to play. If Hauser can play, he may remain in the starting lineup. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum drops 30/9/9/1/2 line vs. Portland
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 2:19 PM
Jayson Tatum accounted for 30 points (11-of-24 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), nine rebounds, nine assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer in 37 minutes in Sunday's win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: With the Celtics playing Sunday's game without three starters, Tatum would have to shoulder a heavier workload in Portland. He answered the call, finishing one rebound and one assist shy of a triple-double. Over the past two weeks, Tatum has provided top-20 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, a three-game Week 21 may become two for Tatum, as the Celtics will visit the Kings on Monday. While he played both games of Boston's most recent back-to-back, that has not always been the case this season. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser drains eight three-pointers vs. POR
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 2:19 PM
Sam Hauser amassed 24 points (8-of-11 FGs), three rebounds, one block and eight three-pointers in 39 minutes in Sunday's win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Hauser was scalding hot in Portland, shooting 8-of-10 from beyond the arc. While he did not provide much value in the other major fantasy categories, most managers know what they will get when streaming Hauser. The eight triples were one shy of his season-high, and Sam has reached double figures in three of his last four appearances. With the Celtics visiting Sacramento on Monday, there's a chance Hauser gets another start, depending on who's available. |
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