The Celtics will probably be shorthanded Sunday as they go to the Cavaliers on the second night time of a back-to-back.
Boston dominated out starters Neemias Queta (left ankle sprain harm administration) and Derrick White (proper calf contusion) for its matchup with Cleveland at Rocket Enviornment. Jayson Tatum additionally was dominated out as he continues his restoration from Achilles surgical procedure.
Each gamers performed in Saturday night time’s 119-115 road loss to the Timberwolves. Queta, who sat out Wednesday’s win over the Pistons, delivered among the best performances of his profession in opposition to Minnesota, totaling 19 factors, 18 rebounds, eight offensive rebounds and two blocks in 29 minutes. The 26-year-old middle was the primary Celtics participant to submit these numbers in a sport since Robert Parish in 1989.
White hit a late 3-pointer and drew a three-shot foul to assist spark an unsuccessful fourth-quarter comeback. Nevertheless it was one other tough taking pictures night time general for the veteran guard, who went 6-for-16 and 2-for-8 from three within the loss. White is taking pictures simply 36.3% from the sector and 31.7% from deep this season.
Sunday’s DNP is the primary of the season for White — who additionally led all Celtics starters with 76 appearances final season — and the second for Queta. Boston’s rim safety might endure of their absence, because the duo is tied for the crew lead with 25 blocks apiece this season. No different Celtics participant has greater than eight.
Jaylen Brown, who tied his season excessive with 41 factors in opposition to the Wolves after being listed as questionable with low again spasms, was faraway from the harm report and cleared to play in opposition to Cleveland.
The Cavs dominated out six gamers, together with beginning huge man Jarrett Allen and reserves Lonzo Ball, Sam Merrill and Larry Nance Jr. All-Star level guard Darius Garland, who didn’t play in Cleveland’s 125-105 loss at TD Backyard on Oct. 29, was not listed on the harm report after coming back from a toe problem final week.
