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Coming off the best performance of his NBA career, Queta was given the night off as the Celtics took care of the Bucks on Monday. His return to action means that Nikola Vučević will head back to the bench.

Brown missed Monday’s game against the Bucks, which allowed rookie Hugo González to start in his place. González played well, finishing with 18 points and 16 rebounds, though he will likely head back to the bench with Brown available, eliminating the streaming value he held.

With Jaylen Brown (illness) sidelined, the Celtics ran more of their offense through Pritchard when he was on the floor Monday night. After going scoreless on 0-of-4 shooting in Sunday’s win over the 76ers, he rebounded nicely in Milwaukee, getting up a team-high 23 shots. And the nine assists were the most in a game for Pritchard since December 20, when he recorded ten against the Raptors.

An issue for White on Monday was his shooting from inside the arc, as he made just one of his six attempts on the night. However, shooting struggles have rarely prevented the Celtics guard from providing excellent overall value. The nine assists were the most in a game for White since February 11, and he has recorded eight or more in six of his last eight appearances. White will look to clean up the shooting in Wednesday’s game against the Hornets.

The Celtics being down two starters, Jaylen Brown and Neemias Queta, did not prevent Hauser from doing what he’s expected to in Monday’s 108-81 victory. He shot 4-of-8 from beyond the arc while providing the bonus of a complete stat line. Hauser remains a player whose fantasy value is limited to one category, but on Monday, he showed he can do a bit more when the Celtics are shorthanded.

Starting in place of Jaylen Brown (illness), González had the best night of his rookie campaign in Milwaukee. Recording season-highs in points and rebounds, the 6-foot-6 wing finished with his second double-double. Shooting 3-of-8 from beyond the arc, González was also responsible for five defensive contributions. His value in redraft leagues depends on Brown’s availability, while dynasty league managers must continue to roster González.

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla made two changes to his starting lineup, one due to Jaylen Brown’s unavailability. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by González, while Vučević will make his first start as a Celtic after coming off the bench in his first nine appearances. He replaces Neemias Queta, who had a career night in Sunday’s win over the 76ers and is resting.

The Celtics play the second leg of a back-to-back set, and Brown will join Neemias Queta (rest) on the sideline. Brown’s absence should mean additional run for Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard, but Boston will fill in for him by committee.

Queta had the game of his life in Sunday’s win over the 76ers, and he’ll earn a well-deserved night off. Nikola Vučević should see additional run in Queta’s absence.

White posted a full stat line in Sunday’s win over the 76ers. The 31-year-old point guard had 21 points on 16 field goal attempts and five three-pointers. White also had eight assists and an impact on the defensive end with two steals and two blocks. White has provided first-round per game value over the last two weeks. He should still maintain solid value whenever Jayson Tatum (Achilles) returns.