Celtics Release Lengthy Injury Report for Regular-Season Finale

Bobby Krivitsky | Apr 13, 2024

Mar 17, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) goes to the basket vs. the Washington Wizards. / Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

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Friday night at TD Garden, the team with the most talented top six in the NBA this season held each of them out of their 131-98 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

On Sunday, the Boston Celtics will again be without that group.

Jayson Tatum is listed on the C's injury report as inactive for their regular-season finale vs. the Washington Wizards due to rest. So are Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford.

Jrue Holiday is out because of left patella tendinopathy. An ankle sprain will sideline Derrick White.

The last time the Celtics played the Wizards, Sam Hauser almost made NBA history. The six-foot-eight sharpshooter erupted for a career-high 30 points, knocking down 10/13 threes, also establishing a new personal best in that category.

The third-year forward was on his way to breaking Marcus Smart's franchise record of 11 makes from beyond the arc and was closing in on Klay Thompson's NBA-best 14 triples in one game before a left ankle sprain abruptly ended his night.

With Boston's top six inactive, there will at least be enough shots available for Hauser to duplicate or even exceed his production in that 130-104 win on St. Patrick's Day.

Payton Pritchard, coming off scoring a personal-best 31 points on Friday against the Hornets, will also have the spotlight in Sunday's regular-season finale at TD Garden.

Further Reading

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Jrue Holiday on Celtics Extension: 'Try to Get More Banners, Get More Rings'

Aiming to Maximize Championship Window, Celtics Extend Jrue Holiday

Neemias Queta Inks New Deal with Celtics

Seldom-Used Celtics Reserve Showcasing Playoff Value

Jaylen Brown Shares What Latest Milestone Means to Him

Celtics Embracing Challenge to Go Beyond Most Talented

Jayson Tatum Opens Up About Sacrificing in Celtics' Title Pursuit: 'It's a Process'

Celtics Maturation Molded by Experience: 'It Builds, Like, an Armor'

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Published Apr 13, 2024|Modified Apr 13, 2024

BOBBY KRIVITSKY

Bobby Krivitsky's experiences include covering the NBA as a credentialed reporter for Basketball Insiders. He's also a national sports talk host for SportsMap Radio, a network airing on 96 radio stations throughout the country. Additionally, he was a major-market host, update anchor, and producer for IMG Audio, and he worked for Bleacher Report as an NFL and NBA columnist.