Neemias

Queta

Porzingis sat out of Friday’s game against Milwaukee, but he’ll be back in the mix against the Pistons. Al Horford will sit out this game after playing on Friday, so Porzingis will fill the starting center role.

Previous reports indicated that Payton Pritchard and Neemias Queta would start, but they’ll play reserve roles in this game. Pritchard should still play a ton of minutes, but it will be Walsh that will get his first start of the year and the second of his career. Kornet will start at center, but he will likely split the minutes with Queta.

No surprises here, as both big men played Sunday and will sit out the second leg of Boston’s back-to-back set. Neemias Queta is worth streaming in this spot as the presumed starter. Luke Kornet could be valuable in deeper leagues with extra playing time on tap.

Boston will have both of their centers for this game, and there is certainly a chance that both end up starting in order to combat the Cavs’ frontcourt. However, both will likely sit out on Monday against the Heat on the second night of a back-to-back, which would open up the starting job for Neemias Queta and extra minutes for Luke Kornet.

Sunday’s game is the first of two in as many days for the Celtics, who host Miami on Monday. Fantasy managers should expect Horford and Porzingis to miss one of those games. Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet will have added streaming value during these days, with the former offering a little more value to managers seeking rebounds.

Kornet has missed Boston’s last two games, most recently sitting out Monday’s win over the Clippers. Neemias Queta has played more rotation minutes and will continue to do so if Kornet cannot play in Chicago. With Al Horford available, Kornet’s fantasy value will be limited if cleared to play.

Kristaps Porzingis will make his season debut Monday, but don’t expect big minutes in his first game back. Instead, look to Neemias Queta to see meaningful playing time at center while Horford and Kornet are sidelined.

Kornet didn’t make the team’s initial injury report, but he has been ruled out less than an hour before tipoff. Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman should split a few extra minutes off the bench, but with Al Horford back, neither will be worth streaming.

Horford was forced to miss Friday’s game against Washington, but he’ll be back for this game. He should take his usual place in the starting lineup, which will push Neemias Queta back to the bench, where he won’t be worth streaming.

Horford did not play in Friday’s win over the Wizards, with Neemias Queta replacing him in the starting lineup. Queta’s performance in the nation’s capital was underwhelming, with Luke Kornet and Sam Hauser having better nights. All three would be worth a look in deep leagues if Horford remains sidelined.