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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta grabs eight rebounds in OT victory
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 5:07 PM
Neemias Queta shot 6-of-8 from the field in Saturday's win over the Raptors, amassing 12 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and one blocked shot in 33 minutes.
Analysis: Due to Jrue Holiday (knee) sitting out Friday's game, Queta remained in the starting lineup. He was effective, reaching double figures for the first time since November 8 while grabbing eight rebounds and blocking a shot. Depending on Holiday's availability for Tuesday's game against Cleveland, there may not be much need to hold onto Queta for the start of Week 5. However, the Celtics end the week with a Sunday/Monday back-to-back, so there may be another start for him soon. |
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Al Horford Al Horford posts 18/4/2/1/1 line in 32 minutes
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 5:06 PM
Al Horford accumulated 18 points (6-of-11 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block, and five 3-pointers in 32 minutes in Saturday's overtime win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Horford was back in the lineup after sitting out Wednesday's win over the Nets, which was the second game of a back-to-back. While the 38-year-old center has been productive on the court, sitting just outside the top 75 in per-game value, the availability has negatively impacted his availability. Horford's rostered in 40% of Yahoo leagues, and the Celtics have another back-to-back on the horizon (Sunday of Week 5-Monday of Week 6). It's possible he only plays twice in Week 5. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown tallies 27 points, seven assists
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 5:06 PM
Jaylen Brown finished Saturday's win over the Raptors with 27 points (8-of-16 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists, one block, and two 3-pointers in 43 minutes.
Analysis: Brown has scored 24 points or more in four of the five games he's played in November, with his first game back from injury (November 10 vs. Milwaukee) being the exception. For the season, he's providing top 75 per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats, ranking slightly higher in the latter. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum caps night with game-winning three
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 5:05 PM
NBA
Jayson Tatum shot 7-of-19 from the field and 5-of-5 from the foul line in Saturday's overtime win over Toronto, scoring 24 points with 11 rebounds, nine assists, and five 3-pointers in 42 minutes.
Analysis: Tatum didn't have his most accurate night from the field but made the game's biggest shot. JT's 3-pointer over the outstretched hand of Toronto's Ochai Agbaji went down as time expired in overtime, giving Boston the win. While Tatum has shot 37% or less in three of his last four games, he's still shooting 44.0% over the previous two weeks while providing top-10 fantasy value. The Celtics play three games in Week 5, beginning with the Cavaliers on Tuesday. |
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Neemias Queta BOS starting White, Brown, Tatum, Horford, Queta
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 1:40 PM
NBA Lineups
Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, and Neemias Queta will start Saturday's game against Toronto.
Analysis: The Celtics will go with a bigger starting lineup with Jrue Holiday sidelined due to injury. Queta has been tabbed to fill the void, which boosts his deep-league fantasy value. Also in line for a boost is Payton Pritchard, who has added value despite coming off the bench. |
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Jaden Springer Jaden Springer (knee) upgraded to available Sat.
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 12:14 PM
Justin Turpin
Jaden Springer (left knee tendinopathy) is available for Saturday's game against Toronto.
Analysis: Springer's clearance coincides with Jrue Holiday (knee) being ruled out, so there may be a few minutes available on the back end of the rotation. However, that isn't enough to make Springer a player worth rostering in fantasy leagues. |
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Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday (knee) downgraded to out Saturday
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 12:11 PM
Justin Turpin
Jrue Holiday (left knee tendinopathy) is out for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Initially questionable for Saturday's game, Holiday will not play. While his absence boosts Payton Pritchard's fantasy value, Neemias Queta may receive the starting nod next to Al Horford. Pritchard is the player fantasy managers should target, but don't overlook Queta. |
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Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday, Jaden Springer questionable Saturday
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 10:44 AM
Bobby Krivitsky
Jrue Holiday (left knee tendinopathy) and Jaden Springer (left knee tendinopathy) are questionable for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: While Holiday is a new addition to the injury report, Springer has not appeared in a game since November 4. The availability of the former is far more impactful, with Payton Pritchard in line for more opportunities if Holiday cannot play. Springer's status will not impact fantasy basketball. |
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Al Horford Al Horford (toe) off injury report vs. Toronto
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 10:43 AM
Taylor Snow
Al Horford (left big toe sprain) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Raptors.
Analysis: Horford sat out the second leg of the back-to-back on Wednesday, which opened the door for Neemias Queta to start. Luke Kornet also logged 27 minutes off the bench, but both players will have their minutes reduced with Horford back in the starting unit. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown puts up 24/12 double-double vs. Nets
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 4:08 PM
Jaylen Brown recorded a double-double on Wednesday with 24 points (8-of-19 FGs), 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal and two triples against the Nets.
Analysis: 24 hours after dropping a season-high 37 points, Brown recorded his second double-double of the year. He wasn't able to have the same dominant scoring night, but he was still effective across the board. Field goal percentage has been an issue for him this season, and those problems plagued him once again in this game. It wasn't an awful night, but it was right on par with his 42% shooting this season, which is a big drop off from 49.9% last year. Managers should expect that to improve as the season continues. |
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Jayson Tatum Jaysom Tatum pours in 36/8/10 line with 5 triples
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 4:01 PM
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 36 points (12-of-19 FGs), eight rebounds, 10 assists and five 3-pointers in a 139-114 win over Brooklyn on Wednesday.
Analysis: Tatum made easy work of the Nets in this game, which was good to see after a poor shooting night against the Hawks on Tuesday. He was on the injury report ahead of that game, but on the second night of a back-to-back, he wasn't listed with the ankle injury that he suffered on Sunday. If it's still bothering him, it didn't show in his play during this game. Tatum has enjoyed a fantastic season so far, which has led to the best fantasy season of his career to this point. His playmaking and 3-point boost have been a big reason for that, and both showed in this game. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard chips in 23/6/8/2/1 off bench
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 3:56 PM
Payton Pritchard provided a boost off the bench with 23 points (8-of-13 FGs), six rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block and five 3-pointers against the Nets on Wednesday.
Analysis: Pritchard has had a strong season in a large role off the bench so far, but he took on extra minutes early on in this game with Derrick White in foul trouble. He set a new season-high for assists and knocked down at least five triples for the sixth time in 13 games this season. Pritchard has been an incredibly impactful player in fantasy hoops this season, with most of that coming from his 3-point dominance. There's no reason to think that he'll slow down soon, and he should still hold standard league value when Kristaps Porzingis gets healthy. |
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Neemias Queta BOS starting Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Queta
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 1:06 PM
Sean Grande
Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Neemias Queta will start Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: The Celtics are without Al Horford, who is not playing both ends of back-to-backs. Into the void steps Queta, who's worth streaming in deep leagues if you need rebounds and a high field-goal percentage. Boston's other four starters are unchanged. |
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Al Horford Al Horford (toe) ruled out Wednesday vs. BKN
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 9:55 AM
NBA Injury Report
Al Horford (left big toe sprain) will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Nets.
Analysis: Big Al typically sits out one game of Boston's back-to-back sets, so Wednesday's absence shouldn't be surprising to fantasy managers. Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet should fill in at center, and both offer some streaming value against the Nets. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum tallies 20 points, full stat line
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 3:35 PM
Jayson Tatum recorded a stat line of 20 points (5-of-16 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, eight assists, one steal, two blocks, and two 3-pointers in 37 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Tatum didn't have the best night shooting the basketball, going 5-of-16 from the field. However, the foul line bailed him out regarding the point total, and the production in the categories should satisfy fantasy managers. And Tatum made some history on Tuesday, passing the late Tommy Heinsohn and moving into 12th on the Celtics' all-time scoring list. Tatum will look to bounce back when the Celtics visit Brooklyn on Wednesday. |
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Derrick White Derrick White scores 12 in 4th, finishes with 31
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 3:35 PM
Derrick White accumulated 31 points (10-of-15 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal, and seven 3-pointers in 38 minutes in Tuesday's loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: As good as White was last season, he's been even better to begin the 2024-25 campaign. Counting Tuesday's stellar performance, he's providing top 10 per-game value in 9-cat formats. And it isn't as if White is doing anything out of the ordinary. The eventual return of Kristaps Porzingis will impact the entire rotation, but it shouldn't prohibit White from remaining a high-level guard in fantasy basketball. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown scores season-high 37 points vs. ATL
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 3:34 PM
Jaylen Brown shot 14-of-22 from the field and 6-of-10 from the foul line in Tuesday's loss to the Hawks, scoring 37 points with five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 36 minutes.
Analysis: Brown was elite on Tuesday, scoring-wise, dropping a season-high 37 points on 63.6% shooting from the field. However, that doesn't mean his final stat line was flawless. Brown was responsible for six turnovers and shot 6-of-10 from the foul line, so it wasn't all âseashells and balloonsâ for the Celtics star. That said, field-goal percentage (42.8%) has been more problematic for JB this season than either of those categories. The Celtics visit the Nets on Wednesday. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum (ankle) available against Hawks
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 11:03 AM
Jayson Tatum (left ankle sprain) available for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Tatum sprained his ankle against the Bucks on Sunday, but is good to go against the Hawks Tuesday. With Al Horford (toe) also available, the Celtics will have their normal starting lineup available for the first game of the Emirates NBA Cup. |
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Jaden Springer Jaden Springer (knee) downgraded to out Tuesday
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 11:03 AM
Noa Dalzell
Jaden Springer (left knee tendinopathy) is out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Springer will miss a second straight game, but his continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball. He's averaged 4.0 minutes per game in four appearances this season. |
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Al Horford Al Horford (toe) available Tuesday vs. Hawks
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 10:59 AM
Noa Dalzell
Al Horford (left big toe sprain) is available for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Initially questionable for Tuesday's Emirates NBA Cup opener, Horford is officially available to play. Fantasy managers should expect him to sit out Wednesday's game against the Nets, as the Celtics big man did not play both ends of any back-to-backs last season. Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta will have added streaming value on Wednesday. |
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