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Baylor Scheierman Baylor Scheierman pours in 30/6/7/2/1 line
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 4:08 PM
Baylor Scheierman led the Celtics with 30 points (8-of-20 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists, two steals, one block and six three-pointers in a 113-108 win over the Magic on Sunday.
Analysis: Scheierman returned to the starting lineup and ended up seeing a lot more usage than he typically does. Boston was resting most of the usual rotation players, which allowed Scheierman to star. He provided excellent value across the board, which led the Celtics backups to an upset win over the Magic starters. Scheierman has been fantastic in his second season and should be a solid reserve option for Boston during the playoffs. |
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Luka Garza Luka Garza records double-double as starter
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 3:45 PM
Luka Garza recorded a double-double on Sunday with 27 points (10-of-18 FGs), 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal and three three-pointers against the Magic.
Analysis: Garza got the starting nod in Game 82 with the Celtics already locked in as the No. 2 seed in the East. He set new season highs for points and rebounds while recording his second double-double of the year. Garza has been a solid rotation piece, which has led to this being the most productive season of his career. However, with the Celtics healthy entering the playoffs, his role will be limited during the postseason. |
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Nikola Vucevic Nikola Vu?evi? (finger) ruled out vs. Orlando
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 10:26 AM
Boston Celtics
Nikola Vu?evi? (finger) has been ruled out against the Magic on Sunday.
Analysis: Vu?evi? will be sidelined for this game, as expected. The Celtics already clinched the No. 2 seed in the East, so he'll get some extra rest before the playoffs. Amari Williams should play a significant role down low. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (back) downgraded to out vs. Orlando
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 10:24 AM
Boston Celtics
Sam Hauser (back) has been ruled out against the Magic on Sunday.
Analysis: As expected, Hauser will be unavailable for this game. Boston has already clinched the No. 2 seed in the East, so there is no reason for Hauser to suit up. Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh should take on much larger roles. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard (foot) ruled out vs. Orlando
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 10:21 AM
Boston Celtics
Payton Pritchard (foot) has been ruled out against the Magic on Sunday.
Analysis: Pritchard was initially listed as doubtful and has now officially been ruled out for this game. Boston is already locked in as the No. 2 seed, so Pritchard will get some extra rest. Ron Harper Jr. should take on a large role with Pritchard out. |
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Payton Pritchard Pritchard, Hauser, Vu?evi? doubtful vs. Orlando
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:49 AM
Taylor Snow
Payton Pritchard (foot), Sam Hauser (back) and Nikola Vu?evi? (finger) are doubtful for Sunday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: The Celtics, who secured the No. 2 seed in the East with Friday's win over the Pelicans, will sit most of their key rotation players on Sunday. Pritchard and Hauser not playing would free up additional minutes for some of Boston's rarely used perimeter reserves, including Ron Harper Jr. As for Vu?evi?, his absence would open a spot in the rotation for Amari Williams. |
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Derrick White Derrick White, Neemias Queta ruled out vs. Orlando
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:43 AM
Taylor Snow
Derrick White (knee) and Neemias Queta (toe) are out for Sunday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: The Celtics have already ruled out four of their five starters for Sunday's regular-season finale, as the outcome will not impact their playoff seeding. White's absence should free up additional minutes for Ron Harper Jr. and Max Shulga. As for Queta, there will be more playing time available for Luka Garza, and Amari Williams could get rotation minutes as well. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum ruled out vs. Orlando
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:37 AM
Taylor Snow
Jaylen Brown (Achilles) and Jayson Tatum (Achilles) are out for Sunday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Friday's win over the Pelicans secured the No. 2 seed for the Celtics, giving them nothing to play for in Sunday's regular-season finale. Brown and Tatum not playing frees up playing time for Baylor Scheierman, Jordan Walsh, Hugo González and recent signing Dalano Banton. |
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Dalano Banton Celtics sign Dalano Banton to two-year contract
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 5:42 AM
Michael Scotto
Celtics signed Dalano Banton to a two-year contract.
Analysis: Banton, who spent some time with the Celtics on a 10-day contract out of the All-Star break, is returning to Beantown on a two-year deal. The versatile wing has spent most of the 2025-26 season in the G League, appearing in five NBA games for the Clippers and Celtics. With Boston having secured the No. 2 seed on Friday, Banton may absorb some minutes in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Magic. |
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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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