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Al Horford Horford (toe) off injury report Thursday vs. DET
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 10:20 AM
Al Horford (left big toe sprain) is off the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Horford played last Friday against the Bucks in the first game of a back-to-back, but sat out Saturday against the Grizzlies. Now off the injury report, he's set to return to action against the Pistons Thursday. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (adductor) is doubtful Thursday vs. DET
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 10:15 AM
Sam Hauser (right adductor tightness) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Hauser injured his adductor in the first half of Saturday's game against the Grizzlies and didn't return to action. Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta saw some more minutes, but neither are fantasy viable. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum (knee) questionable for Thursday
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 10:10 AM
Jayson Tatum (right patella tendinopathy) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Tatum missed his first game of the season last Wednesday against the Pistons, but suited up Friday against the Bucks. Now he's questionable again as he continues to deal with a knee injury. Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford would see more usage if Tatum sits as Sam Hauser is doubtful to play. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis posts 19/8/2/2/3 line vs. MEM
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 5:08 PM
Kristaps Porzingis accumulated 19 points (6-of-17 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals, three blocks, and three 3-pointers in 33 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Porzingis was back in the lineup after sitting out Friday's win over the Bucks, and he had a difficult night shooting the basketball. Porzingis was 6-of-17 from the field, but fantasy managers did recoup solid value in rebounds, steals, blocks, and 3-pointers. The Celtics don't play again until Thursday, giving Porzingis and their stars additional time to rest. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard bounces back, scores 22 points
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 5:07 PM
Payton Pritchard accounted for 22 points (7-of-12 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and six 3-pointers in 30 minutes in Saturday's loss to Memphis.
Analysis: Pritchard struggled in Friday's win over the Bucks, missing all three shot attempts and going scoreless. He rebounded in a big way on Saturday, knocking down six 3-pointers and scoring 22 points. The schedule for the remainder of Week 7 isn't great, with the Celtics off until Thursday. However, matchups with Detroit and Washington (December 15) will be good opportunities for Pritchard to provide value, even if the rotation is whole. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown scores efficient 22 points vs. MEM
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 5:06 PM
Jaylen Brown shot 10-of-14 from the field and 0-of-1 from the foul line in Saturday's loss to Memphis, scoring 22 points with three rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two 3-pointers in 35 minutes.
Analysis: While Brown shot the ball exceptionally well on Saturday, he was the lone Celtics starter to make at least 50% of his attempts. Jayson Tatum (17/13/9 with one 3-pointer) shot 6-of-21 from the field, including 1-of-10 from three, and Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday also struggled with their accuracy. Over the past two weeks, Brown has provided 6th-round value in 9-cat formats. |
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Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday leads Celtics with 23 points in loss
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 5:06 PM
Jrue Holiday played 30 minutes in Saturday's 127-121 loss to the Grizzlies, scoring 23 points (8-of-26 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs) with four rebounds, three assists, one block, and four 3-pointers.
Analysis: Having missed Wednesday's win over the Pistons due to a knee issue, Holiday playing both games of Boston's back-to-back is a positive for fantasy managers. While the Celtics not playing again until Thursday isn't great from a production standpoint, getting the veteran guard additional rest could pay dividends once the NBA schedule returns to ânormal.â |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (adductor) doubtful to return Saturday
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 2:57 PM
Boston Celtics
Sam Hauser (right adductor tightness) is doubtful to return to Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Hauser played nine first-half minutes before exiting Saturday's game, and it is unlikely he'll return. Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta may play a few more minutes to help account for Hauser's absence, but this would not change the fantasy value of either player. |
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Derrick White Derrick White (foot) available Saturday vs. MEM
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 12:45 PM
Boston Celtics
Derrick White (right foot sprain) is available for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: White was considered probable on the initial injury report, so the status upgrade was expected. He'll take on his usual responsibilities as one-half of Boston's starting backcourt. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis (leg) off injury report
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 7:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kristaps Porzingis (left leg injury management) is not on the injury report for Saturday's matchup with Detroit.
Analysis: Porzingis sat out of Friday's game against Milwaukee, but he'll be back in the mix against the Pistons. Al Horford will sit out this game after playing on Friday, so Porzingis will fill the starting center role. |
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Derrick White Derrick White (foot) probable vs. Memphis
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 6:47 AM
Taylor Snow
Derrick White (right foot sprain) is probable to play against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Analysis: White should be good to go on the second night of a back-to-back after struggling in 38 minutes on Friday night. He should see his normal workload as the Celtics look to win their fourth straight game. |
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Al Horford Al Horford (toe) ruled out vs. Grizzlies Saturday
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 6:46 AM
Taylor Snow
Al Horford (left big toe sprain) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Memphis.
Analysis: As expected, Horford will sit out this game after playing the first leg of the back-to-back on Friday. Kristaps Porzingis sat out that game, and he should fill the starting center spot against the Grizzlies. |
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Al Horford Al Horford tallies nine boards, two blocked shots
Fri, Dec 6, 2024, 4:23 PM
Al Horford recorded a stat line of eight points (3-of-8 FGs), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and two 3-pointers in 36 minutes in Friday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Horford was in the lineup for Friday's game, which fantasy managers should take as a sign that he will not play against the Grizzlies on Saturday. The 38-year-old was productive in the rebounds and blocked shot categories on Friday and remains a top 100 player in 9-cat formats. Look for Horford to sit on Saturday, with Kristaps Porzingis returning to the lineup after not playing against Milwaukee. |
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Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday sinks four triples, scores 20 points
Fri, Dec 6, 2024, 4:22 PM
Jrue Holiday accumulated 20 points (7-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block, and four 3-pointers in 34 minutes in Friday's win over Milwaukee.
Analysis: Back in the lineup after a two-game absence, Holiday was one of three players the Bucks had no answer for on Friday night (Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown being the others). The 20 points are the most Holiday has scored in a game since October 28, when he scored a season-high 21 against...the Bucks. The regular season series between the two teams is finished, which is good news for Milwaukee (0-3). |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown records 25/3/3/0/1 line vs. Milwaukee
Fri, Dec 6, 2024, 4:21 PM
Jaylen Brown tallied 25 points (10-of-21 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one block, and three 3-pointers in 34 minutes in Friday's win over Milwaukee.
Analysis: Ranked just outside the top 75 in season-long value, Brown has been a top 50 player over the past two weeks. During this period, he's averaged 24.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.3 steals, and 3.5 3-pointers per game, shooting 45.1% from the field and 75.8% from the foul line. Brown hasn't missed a game since November 8, so hopefully, he'll be good to go for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum scores game-high 34 points in win
Fri, Dec 6, 2024, 4:21 PM
Jayson Tatum shot 12-of-20 from the field and 6-of-8 from the foul line in Friday's 111-105 win over Milwaukee, scoring 34 points with 10 rebounds, five assists, and four 3-pointers in 37 minutes.
Analysis: Monday's win over Miami aside, Tatum has been on a roll over the last week. He's scored 33 points or more in three of his last four games, maintaining top 10 per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats for the season. However, Tatum was initially questionable for Friday's game, which casts some doubt on his availability for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies. Consider him questionable for that contest. |
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Al Horford BOS starting Jrue, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Fri, Dec 6, 2024, 1:16 PM
NBA Lineups
Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Al Horford will start Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Boston will begin Friday's game with four-fifths of its preferred starting lineup, with Kristaps Porzingis being the lone absentee. Horford will get the start, and the two Celtics bigs are likely to switch roles for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies. |
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Jayson Tatum Tatum, Horford in, Porzingis out Friday vs. Bucks
Fri, Dec 6, 2024, 7:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jayson Tatum (right patella tendinopathy) and Al Horford (left big toe sprain) are available for Friday's matchup with Milwaukee, and Kristaps Porzingis (left leg injury management) is out.
Analysis: Tatum will return following a one-game absence, and he should see his normal workload. Boston plays a Friday-Saturday back-to-back set, so we can count on Horford sitting Saturday and Porzingis playing. Neither big man should be expected to play in both games of a back-to-back, so there are no surprises here. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis (leg) questionable Friday
Thu, Dec 5, 2024, 10:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kristaps Porzingis (left leg injury management) is questionable for Friday's game against Milwaukee.
Analysis: Friday's game is the first of two in as many nights for the Celtics, who host the Grizzlies on Saturday. Like Al Horford, fantasy managers should anticipate Porzingis missing one of those games. Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta, and Luke Kornet will play additional minutes when Boston is without its top two big men. |
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Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday (knee) removed from injury report
Thu, Dec 5, 2024, 10:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jrue Holiday (left knee tendinopathy) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Holiday has missed Boston's last two games, most recently sitting out Wednesday's win over Detroit. He'll be in the starting lineup on Friday, but fantasy managers should consider the possibility that Holiday does not play against Memphis on Saturday. |
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