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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard has 21 points, five threes in win
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:21 PM
Payton Pritchard had 21 points (7-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, 10 assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Friday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Pritchard came off the bench, but led the Celtics with 30 minutes played. The 28-year-old point guard had 21 points on 14 attempts from the field, five three-pointers and 10 assists. Pritchard provided seventh-round per game value this season. After another great year, he's a candidate to sit out the Celtics' last game on Sunday since they've now clinched the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown has 23 points, two threes in win
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:17 PM
Jaylen Brown had 23 points (8-of-13 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers in Friday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Brown had 23 points, but didn't make much of an impact in any of the other categories and also had seven turnovers. It wasn't the best return game for the 29-year-old shooting guard after missing Thursday's loss to the Knicks with an Achilles injury. Brown would seem to be a potential candidate to sit out in the Celtics' regular season finale against the Magic on Sunday. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser has 24 points, eight threes in win
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:00 PM
Sam Hauser had 24 points (8-of-13 FGs), six rebounds, four assists and eight three-pointers in the Celtics' 144-118 victory over the Pelicans on Friday.
Analysis: Hauser scored at least 20 points in a game once in the first three months of the year and has now done it twice already in April. The 28-year-old power forward made eight threes to give himself 24 points, which led the Celtics in the win over the Pelicans on Friday. Boston will wrap up the regular season on Sunday against the Magic. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta (toe) available vs. New Orleans
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 11:54 AM
Boston Celtics
Neemias Queta (toe) is available to play against the Pelicans on Friday.
Analysis: Queta was initially listed as probable for this game, and now he has officially been cleared to suit up. He'll occupy his typical spot in the starting unit for Boston as they look to lock up the second seed in the East. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (back) available Friday vs. Pelicans
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 11:54 AM
Sam Hauser (back) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Hauer started, but had just six points in 31 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Knicks. The 28-year-old power forward is once again available despite a back injury, but don't expect much of a fantasy ceiling. |
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Derrick White Derrick White (knee) upgraded to available vs. NOP
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 11:52 AM
Bobby Manning
Derrick White (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: White will play both games of the Celtics' back-to-back, with the team still one win away from guaranteeing itself the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Pelicans are shorthanded, so this may be a spot where the Celtics can give their available regulars a little more time on the bench. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (Achilles) available Friday vs. NOP
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 11:52 AM
Jaylen Brown (Achilles) is available for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Brown missed Thursday's loss to the Knicks, but he's set to return after a one-game absence. With the 29-year-old small forward returning to the starting lineup, Jordan Walsh will head back to the bench. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (Achilles) questionable Friday
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 9:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jaylen Brown (Achilles) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Analysis: Brown sat out Thursday's loss to the Knicks, but he's got a chance to return for the second leg of the Celtics' back-to-back set. Expect him to handle his typical workload if he's given the green light. |
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Baylor Scheierman Baylor Scheierman drops six three-pointers vs. NYK
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 4:44 PM
Baylor Scheierman recorded 20 points (7-of-8 FGs), four rebounds and six three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: While he wasn't Joe Mazzulla's choice to fill in for the injured Jaylen Brown (Achilles), Scheierman still provided key offensive contributions on Thursday. The second-year wing made six of his seven three-point attempts, matching his career-high in points. In fact, Scheierman totaled 21 points over his previous five appearances. Jordan Walsh received the starting nod in New York, and he finished with five points, two rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer. Scheierman has the higher offensive ceiling, and that's how things played out on Thursday. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard records 23 points, six assists
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 4:44 PM
Payton Pritchard amassed 23 points (10-of-20 FGs), three rebounds, six assists and three three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: With no Jaylen Brown, the Celtics were going to need others to step up offensively on Thursday. Unsurprisingly, Pritchard answered the call, recording his first 20-point game since March 29 against the Hornets. He scored eight of his points in the third quarter, helping the Celtics erase a 12-point deficit and take a two-point lead into the fourth quarter. Pritchard's 23 points weren't enough to help Boston take home the victory, but they're still well-positioned to be the No. 2 seed in the East. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum scores 24 points in return to MSG
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 4:43 PM
Jayson Tatum finished Thursday's loss to the Knicks with 24 points (7-of-22 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), 13 rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Thursday's game was the first at Madison Square Garden for Tatum since he ruptured his Achilles tendon during Game 4 of last May's second-round playoff series. The Celtics star recorded another double-double, his tenth of the season, and he's scored at least 20 points in seven consecutive games. Add in the assists, and the overall stat line compensated for the low field-goal percentage. Plus, Boston played Thursday's game without Jaylen Brown, which clearly makes a difference. |
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Jordan Walsh BOS starts White, Walsh, Hauser, Tatum, Queta
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 1:22 PM
NBA Lineups
Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Sam Hauser, Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta will start Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: The Celtics won't have Jaylen Brown for Thursday's game, as he sits due to an Achilles injury. He's been replaced in the lineup by Walsh, who will be more valuable defensively than as a scorer. It would be unsurprising if he were given the task of defending Jalen Brunson. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta (toe) upgraded to available vs. NYK
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 11:48 AM
Jay King
Neemias Queta (toe) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Queta is good to go after initially being questionable for Thursday's game. He'll take on his usual role as the Celtics' starting center, with Nikola Vu?evi? serving as his backup. |
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Derrick White Derrick White (knee) available Thursday vs. NYK
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 11:46 AM
Taylor Snow
Derrick White (knee) is available to play against the Knicks on Thursday.
Analysis: Despite dealing with a knee contusion, White will be available on Thursday when the Celtics take the floor at Madison Square Garden. White provides high-level perimeter defense and a balance of scoring and playmaking on the offensive end. He's averaged 18.7 points against the Knicks in their three matchups this season. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (back) upgraded to available vs. NYK
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 7:01 AM
Taylor Snow
Sam Hauser (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Hauser is good to go after initially being questionable for Thursday's game. He'll occupy his usual space within the Celtics' starting lineup. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (Achilles) downgraded to out vs. NYK
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:59 AM
Taylor Snow
Jaylen Brown (Achilles) is out for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: While Brown was present at pregame shootaround, the Celtics' star did not participate. He's now officially out, which could result in Jordan Walsh or Hugo González moving into the starting lineup. |
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Derrick White Derrick White (knee) present at shootaround
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:16 AM
Zack Cox
Derrick White (knee) was present at shootaround ahead of Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Questionable with a right knee contusion, White did some shooting during Thursday's pregame session and was in his practice uniform. However, Jaylen Brown (Achilles) was not in uniform. Both remain questionable for Thursday night's game, with the Celtics one win away from sewing up the No. 2 seed in the East. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta, Sam Hauser questionable vs. NYK
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
Neemias Queta (toe) and Sam Hauser (back) are questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Hauser is dealing with lower back spasms, and Queta has a sprained right great toe. The latter's absence would free up rotation minutes for Luka Garza and Nikola Vu?evi?, and Vooch could use a few more minutes as he shakes off the rust following an extended absence due to a fractured hand. Hauser sitting out opens up playing time for Ron Harper Jr. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown, Derrick White questionable vs. NYK
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jaylen Brown (Achilles) and Derrick White (knee) are questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Thursday's game is the first of two in as many nights for the Celtics, who are one win away from locking up the two-seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs. While White sitting would likely push Payton Pritchard into the starting lineup, Jordan Walsh and Hugo González would have more prominent roles if Brown can't play. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum has 23/5/4 line in win over Hornets
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 4:43 PM
Jayson Tatum had 23 points (8-of-15 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Tatum has now had exactly 23 points in three consecutive games. The 28-year-old small forward took a backseat as Jaylen Brown led the way for Boston with 35 points. Tatum continues to look ready for the playoffs as he's provided first-round per game value over the last two weeks. |
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