Celtics Release Extensive Injury Report Before Sunday’s Hornets Game
The Boston Celtics issued an extensive injury report ahead of Sunday’s road game at Charlotte. The update lists four players as questionable and one player out.
Player statuses
Head coach Joe Mazzulla provided the latest information on Saturday. The team described Jaylen Brown as day-to-day.
| Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | Left Achilles tendinitis | Questionable (day-to-day) |
| Jayson Tatum | Right Achilles management | Questionable (50/50) |
| Neemias Queta | Right thumb sprain | Questionable (50/50) |
| Derrick White | Right knee contusion | Questionable (50/50) |
| Nikola Vucevic | Right ring finger fracture | Out |
Notes on Friday’s game
The Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-102 on Friday. That win came without Jaylen Brown in the lineup.
Neemias Queta and Derrick White still logged regular minutes Friday. Both had appeared on the injury report beforehand.
Tatum’s minutes and form
Jayson Tatum played 36 minutes on Friday. That was his most time since returning earlier this month.
He scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Those numbers came as part of his managed return.
Tatum has missed only one game since rejoining the lineup on March 12. He has played at least 30 minutes in seven straight contests since the recent off-day.
He said his shooting and ball handling have felt inconsistent. Mazzulla highlighted Tatum’s defensive rebounding and aggression.
Coach comments and Brown update
Joe Mazzulla declined to give a firm timeline for Brown’s return. The coach called Brown day-to-day on Friday.
Brown was first listed with calf tightness on Thursday. The designation shifted to Achilles tendinitis on Friday.
What comes next
The Celtics will submit a game-day injury report to finalize statuses. This will determine availability for the ninth-to-last game of the season.
Tipoff against the Hornets is set for 6 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday. Filmogaz.com will post updates when the final report is released.
