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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the visiting Lakers. He's missed the last four contests because of an illness. But it appears the 29-year-old has a better chance of returning to the lineup. Al Horford, who didn't play on Thursday versus Philadelphia, is off the injury report, meaning he should slide into the starting lineup if Porzingis doesn't play. Luke Kornet, coming off a nine-point, seven-rebound, four-block showing, will likely head back to the bench.

According to John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com, Boston Celtics forwardSam Hauser(ankle) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers due to an ankle injury. The 27-year-old will be sidelined after finishing with five points, six rebounds, and one steal across 32 minutes in a win over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Having Hauser out won't make much impact on the Celtics rotation, especially with the return of superstar forwardJayson Tatum(shoulder) after a one-game absence.

John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.comreports that Boston Celtics forwardJayson Tatum (shoulder) is available to suit up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. The superstar forward was dealing with a right shoulder impingement that kept him out of action on Wednesday against Portland. Whenever Tatum is on the floor, he significantly impacts fantasy. He is a must-start for fantasy managers across the board, especially going into Thursday's showdown with the injury-stricken 76ers.

According to Justin Turpin of WEEI.com, Boston Celtics forwardJaylen Brown(knee) won't play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday due to a right knee posterior impingement. Thursday's contest for the Celtics is the second half of back-to-back games. Despite feeling under the weather, the 28-year-old logged 40 minutes and posted 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists on Wednesday versus the Blazers. Payton Pritchard will see plenty of minutes on the floor with Brown and many of the club's key players on the shelf. Pritchard should be on fantasy managers' radar as the 27-year-old sharpshooter has finished with 20 points in five of his last six outings.

According to Justin Turpin of WEEI.com,Boston Celtics centerKristaps Porzingis (illness) is unavailable for Thursday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. The big man is dealing with a lingering illness and will miss his fourth straight game.Al Horford (toe) is also out, meaning Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta will take on most of the Celtics center minutes this evening. Porzingis's next chance to return to the lineup is Saturday against the Lakers.