Boston Celtics DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford is out for Thursday's game versus the 76ers due to a left big toe sprain,Justin Turpin of WEEI.comreports. Horford is out for the second half of back-to-back games due to the injury. On Monday against the Blazers, the 38-year-old center finished with 12 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two blocks across 21 minutes of work. He's been sitting out one leg of back-to-backs to rest his injured toe. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) also sidelined for the evening, Luke KornetandNeemias Queta will be relied upon to take on extra minutes for the Celtics at center.

Justin Turpin of WEEI.comreports that Boston Celtics guardJrue Holiday (finger) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Holiday will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right-finger injury. The Celtics have multiple key players on the injury list and with Holiday's absence,Payton Pritchard and Derrick White will see increased roles this evening. Both players are worth a look for fantasy managers, with the Celtics significantly shorthanded right now.

Justin Turpin of WEEI.comreports that Boston Celtics guardJrue Holiday(finger) is unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Holiday will miss his third game in a row due to a right-finger injury. The Celtics have multiple key players on the injury list, and with Holiday's absence, Payton PritchardandSam Hauserwill likely see increased roles this evening. Pritchard is the better choice fantasy-wise, but both players are worth a look for fantasy managers, with the Celtics significantly depleted right now.

Justin Turpin of WEEI.comreports that Boston Celtics forwardJayson Tatum(shoulder) won't play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The superstar forward is dealing with a right shoulder impingement that he picked up on Sunday against the Nuggets and he has still nearly posted a triple-double in the contest. While Tatum is on the shelf,Sam HauserandAl Horfordfigure to see increased minutes in the rotation. Horford is the much better fantasy option between the two forwards.

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (hip) is available on Wednesday against Portland. He appeared on the injury report because of left hip flexor tightness after scoring 11 points in Sunday's win over the Denver Nuggets. But the 27-year-old was listed as probable, so fantasy managers had a feeling he'd be out there. With Jayson Tatum (shoulder), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), and Jrue Holiday (finger) all sidelined, Pritchard will likely enter the starting lineup. However, even if he doesn't start, he should be more productive than usual, making him a must-start in any fantasy setup.