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2024 Boston Celtics Regular Season Overview

Next GameNext Game	03/24/2025 10:00 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	SAC Sacramento Kings
Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	2nd Eastern Conference
WinsWins	51
LossesLosses	19
PPGPoints Per Game	116.7
PPG AllowedPoints Per Game Allowed	107.9
RPGRebounds Per Game	44.8
APGAssists Per Game	25.8
Head CoachHead Coach	Joe Mazzulla

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Jaylen Brown

BOS Small Forward #7

2hJaylen Brown (knee) is available to play against the Kings on Monday.

Brown will be back after missing Boston’s last three games with a knee injury. They’ll have their preferred starting unit available, though they will be without Al Horford and Sam Hauser. Payton Pritchard started on Sunday but will be pushed back to the bench against Sacramento.

Sam Hauser

BOS Small Forward #30

2hSam Hauser (back) is out for Monday’s game against the Kings.

Hauser has been downgraded from questionable to out for Monday’s game. However, his absence will not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as Jaylen Brown has been cleared to return from his knee injury. JB will return to the starting lineup.

Xavier Tillman

BOS Power Forward #26

6hXavier Tillman (knee) is out for Monday’s game against the Kings.

Tillman remains sidelined with a left knee joint sprain. However, his absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.

Al Horford

BOS Center #42

7hAl Horford (toe) is out for Monday’s game against the Kings.

Horford started at center on Sunday, but he will be sidelined for the second leg of Boston’s back-to-back. However, this lines up with Kristaps Porzingis not being on the injury report after sitting out on Sunday. Porzingis should slot right in as the starting center, with Luke Kornet filling out the backup minutes.

Kristaps Porzingis

BOS Power Forward #8

7hKristaps Porzingis (conditioning) and Jrue Holiday (shoulder) are off the injury report ahead of Monday’s game against the Kings.

Porzingis and Holiday are available after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Trail Blazers. The former will slide into the spot in the starting lineup left vacant by Al Horford, who is unavailable. As for Holiday, his return will likely push Payton Pritchard to the bench. Pritchard is a player who fantasy managers in standard leagues should continue to roster, even if he comes off the bench.

Jaylen Brown

BOS Small Forward #7

7hJaylen Brown (knee) and Sam Hauser (back) are questionable for Monday’s game against the Kings.

While Hauser played in Sunday’s win over the Trail Blazers, hitting eight three-pointers and scoring 24 points, Brown has missed Boston’s last three games. Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis are all available for Monday night, and their presence in the lineup will account for Brown’s absence if he’s unable to play. If Hauser can play, he may remain in the starting lineup.

Jayson Tatum

BOS Small Forward #0

1dJayson Tatum accounted for 30 points (11-of-24 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), nine rebounds, nine assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer in 37 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Trail Blazers.

With the Celtics playing Sunday’s game without three starters, Tatum would have to shoulder a heavier workload in Portland. He answered the call, finishing one rebound and one assist shy of a triple-double. Over the past two weeks, Tatum has provided top-20 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, a three-game Week 21 may become two for Tatum, as the Celtics will visit the Kings on Monday. While he played both games of Boston’s most recent back-to-back, that has not always been the case this season.

Sam Hauser

BOS Small Forward #30

1dSam Hauser amassed 24 points (8-of-11 FGs), three rebounds, one block and eight three-pointers in 39 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Trail Blazers.

Hauser was scalding hot in Portland, shooting 8-of-10 from beyond the arc. While he did not provide much value in the other major fantasy categories, most managers know what they will get when streaming Hauser. The eight triples were one shy of his season-high, and Sam has reached double figures in three of his last four appearances. With the Celtics visiting Sacramento on Monday, there’s a chance Hauser gets another start, depending on who’s available.

Payton Pritchard

BOS Point Guard #11

1dPayton Pritchard finished Sunday’s win over the Trail Blazers with 17 points (6-of-12 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in 36 minutes.

Sunday was Pritchard’s annual opportunity to play in the state he grew up in. With Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday out due to injury, Pritchard moved into the starting lineup. Early foul trouble slowed the Celtics guard during the first half, but he still finished with a solid stat line. As has been the case throughout the season, Pritchard’s fantasy value depends on the availability of Boston’s starters. The Celtics play in Sacramento on Monday, which may be another opportunity for Pritchard to flourish if players sit for injury management/rest reasons.

Payton Pritchard

BOS Point Guard #11

1dPayton Pritchard, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, Sam Hauser and Al Horford will start Sunday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

The Celtics are without Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis for Sunday’s game. Tatum’s return helps account for those absences, while Pritchard and Hauser move into the starting lineup. Pritchard will make his first start of the season.

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