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Nikola Vucevic Nikola Vu?evi? (finger) plays 13 minutes in return
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 12:07 PM
Nikola Vu?evi? (finger) notched four points (2-of-5 FGs), four rebounds and one assist in Sunday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Available for the first time since March 6, Vu?evi? appeared a bit rusty on Sunday. Obviously, plus/minus does not tell the complete story for any player, but the veteran center was a minus-14 in 13 minutes of play. Luka Garza, who filled in admirably as the backup center in Vu?evi?'s absence, was a DNP-CD on Sunday. Boston has four games remaining in the regular season, so Vu?evi? will have time to get into a groove before the playoffs. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown scores game-high 26 points vs. TOR
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 12:07 PM
Jaylen Brown recorded 26 points (11-of-20 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Brown has scored at least 26 points in each of his last nine games. And the production has remained excellent since Jayson Tatum's return. Over the last month, Brown has averaged 28.3 points per game on 45.5 percent shooting from the field. While the Pistons will go into the playoffs as the top seed in the East, there won't be a shortage of pundits who label the Celtics the favorites to win the conference. Brown, who has played at an elite level all season, is one of the reasons why. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta records 18 points, three blocks
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 12:06 PM
Neemias Queta accounted for 18 points (9-of-10 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks in Sunday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Queta came through with another quality effort on Sunday, shooting 90 percent from the field. The four assists were the most in a game for him since March 27, when the Celtics center recorded five in a win over the Hawks. Add in the rebounds and blocks, and this was a good finish to Week 23 for Queta and those rostering the 7-footer. For those whose leagues will be active in Week 24, the Celtics play four games. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum posts 23/13/7/3 line vs. Toronto
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 12:05 PM
Jayson Tatum finished Sunday's win over the Raptors with 23 points (7-of-15 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), 13 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Tatum continues to round into form as the playoffs approach. Having scored 23 points or more in five consecutive games, the Celtics' forward has recorded two double-doubles and a triple-double in his last three outings. Sunday's stat line included three steals, and Tatum totaled eight over his final three games of Week 23. Boston is closing in on securing the two-seed in the East; as a result, he may not be guaranteed to play in all four games in Week 24. |
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Nikola Vucevic Nikola Vu?evi? (finger) available vs. Toronto
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 7:54 AM
Jack Simone
Nikola Vu?evi? (finger) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Sunday's game will be the first for Vu?evi? since March 6, when he fractured his finger during a game against the Mavericks. His return likely means fewer minutes for Luka Garza. |
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Nikola Vucevic Nikola Vu?evi? (finger) questionable vs. Toronto
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 10:05 AM
Bobby Krivitsky
Nikola Vu?evi? (finger) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: With Vu?evi?'s status change for Sunday's game, there is a real chance he gets in a few games before the playoffs. That would help remove some of the rust that the veteran center may be dealing with. Luka Garza has served as the backup center, but that will clearly change once Vooch is healthy enough to play. |
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Derrick White Derrick White hits five triples, scores 17 points
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 4:56 PM
Derrick White produced 17 points (6-of-11 FGs), three rebounds, five assists and five three-pointers in Friday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: While he did make 75 percent of his shot attempts in Wednesday's win over the Heat, White attempted just four shots. Friday's performance does a lot more in terms of boosting the confidence of those rostering the Celtics guard, who shot 37.1 percent from the field in his previous nine appearances going into Milwaukee. White shot over 50 percent from the field, and even though the final stat line did not have any defensive stats, the assists and three-pointers were good. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta posts 19/10/2 line, four blocks
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 4:56 PM
Neemias Queta accounted for 19 points (8-of-11 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists and four blocks in Friday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: After totaling two double-doubles in his first four NBA seasons, Queta recorded his 16th of the 2025-26 campaign on Friday. While there are more prolific options for Most Improved Player honors, the strides that the Celtics' center has made should not be overlooked. In addition to 19 points and 10 rebounds, Queta recorded four blocks in Friday's rout of the Bucks. He'll look to end Week 23 on a high note when the Celtics host the Raptors on Sunday. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum records 23/11/9/3 line vs. MIL
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 4:55 PM
Jayson Tatum amassed 23 points (8-of-16 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 11 rebounds, nine assists, three steals and four three-pointers in Friday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Tatum finished Friday's 133-101 victory one assist shy of a second consecutive triple-double. And after logging 37 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Heat, he only played 31 in Milwaukee. With the playoffs on the horizon, giving Tatum a little more time to recover can be invaluable for the Celtics. Boston ends its Week 23 schedule on Sunday against the Raptors, giving managers in Yahoo! default leagues one more game of Tatum. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown scores game-high 26 points vs. MIL
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 4:55 PM
Jaylen Brown finished Friday's win over the Bucks with 26 points (7-of-17 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), three rebounds, five assists and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Brown put up 26 points on Friday, and the Celtics may be enthused by the fact that they were able to lessen his workload. The 30 minutes he played were the fewest in a game for the MVP candidate since March 10, when an ejection limited him to 14 minutes in a loss to the Spurs. Brown still provided solid value against the Bucks, and he'll have another game to play in Week 23 on Sunday against the Raptors. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta posts 16 points, 10 rebounds
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 4:10 PM
Neemias Queta amassed 16 points (5-of-7 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in Wednesday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Back in the lineup after sitting out Monday's win over the Hawks, Queta finished Wednesday's victory with his 15th double-double of the season. Add in the assists and blocks, and this was a good night for those rostering the Celtics' starting center. Luka Garza, who started on Monday, played 15 minutes in Miami, finishing with 12 points, two rebounds, one block and two three-pointers. Boston does not have another back-to-back in Week 23, so the roles of Queta and Garza should remain the same. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum records 25/18/11/2 line vs. Miami
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 4:09 PM
Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum tallied 25 points (9-of-21 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 18 rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Tatum recorded his first triple-double since returning from his ruptured Achilles tendon, and he made some history on Wednesday. He is the third player in Celtics history to finish a game with at least 25 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, joining Larry Bird (eight times) and Dave Cowens (two). For Tatum to play at the level that he has, less than a year after such a significant injury, is highly impressive. For fantasy managers who stashed him in an IL spot, their patience has been rewarded. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser goes off for 17 first-quarter points
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 4:09 PM
Sam Hauser accounted for 23 points (9-of-11 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, one steal, one block and five three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: The Celtics made 11 three-pointers in their 53-point first quarter, and Hauser was responsible for nearly half of them. He shot 5-of-5 from distance, finishing the period with 17 points. Hauser didn't make another three-pointer, but the damage was done. Add in the defensive contributions, and this was one of his better performances since the All-Star break. Given the current state of the Bucks, it would be unsurprising if Hauser had another good night on Friday in Milwaukee. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown scores game-high 43 points vs. Miami
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 4:08 PM
Jaylen Brown finished Wednesday's win over the Heat with 43 points (17-of-29 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Brown and the Celtics put on a show in the first quarter of Wednesday's victory. As a team, Boston scored 53 points in the frame, with Brown putting up 20. He finished with 43, his seventh game this season with 40 or more. The Celtics end Week 23 with games against the Bucks and Raptors, two more opportunities for Brown to put up a gaudy stat line. While his name has not been mentioned as much as some other players in connection with the MVP award, Brown should be first-team All-NBA. |
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Jayson Tatum BOS starts White, Brown, Hauser, Tatum, Queta
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 1:09 PM
Boston Celtics
Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta will start Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: After being shorthanded for their back-to-back on Sunday and Monday, the Celtics will have their preferred first five on the floor in Miami. Hauser, Tatum and Queta are good to go, which pushes Baylor Scheierman, Jordan Walsh and Luka Garza to the bench. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta (thumb) off injury report vs. Miami
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 10:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Neemias Queta (thumb) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Queta missed Monday's game against Atlanta, but he will return to take on Miami. Luka Garza scored 20 points as a starter in his place, but he will return to playing a limited role off the bench with Queta available. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum (Achilles) off injury report vs. Heat
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 10:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Tatum will be back after missing Monday's game against Atlanta, which was the second leg of a back-to-back. His return should push Jordan Walsh back to the bench after he started two straight games. |
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Luka Garza Luka Garza scores 20 points in spot start vs. ATL
Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 4:03 PM
Luka Garza accounted for 20 points (8-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: With no Neemias Queta (thumb), the Celtics turned to Garza to man the middle in Atlanta. And he had a good night, recording his second 20-point game in less than two weeks. Garza, who played 28 minutes, was also responsible for nine rebounds in the 112-102 defeat. Boston does not have another back-to-back this week, which should bode well for Queta's availability. And that limits Garza's fantasy value. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown scores game-high 29 points vs. ATL
Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 4:03 PM
Jaylen Brown recorded 29 points (9-of-29 FGs, 8-of-14 FTs), 10 rebounds, nine assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Monday's performance from Brown was not his most efficient, as he finished with low percentages and six turnovers. However, the Celtics' star finished one assist shy of a triple-double, which would have been his fourth of the season. Brown and the other Celtics will receive a welcome boost on Wednesday when Jayson Tatum returns after taking an injury management night in Atlanta. |
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Derrick White Derrick White struggles with shot vs. Atlanta
Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 4:02 PM
Derrick White finished Monday's loss to the Hawks with seven points (3-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Back in the Celtics' lineup after missing Sunday's win over the Hornets, White had a tough night shooting the basketball in Atlanta. He made one of his six attempts from three and was not much better from two, shooting 2-of-6. However, as has been the case throughout the season, White found other ways to add value. The Celtics' guard finished with a complete stat line, helping lessen the impact of the poor shooting. Over the last two weeks, White has been shooting 33.8 percent from the field, which is low for a player of his caliber. The Celtics play three more games in Week 23, starting with the Heat on Wednesday. |
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