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Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. He is battling knee soreness and may have to skip a second consecutive game. With Brown on the shelf, Sam Hauser joined the starting unit on Monday against the Miami Heat and fired in 15 points with a 5-for-8 record from deep. Payton Pritchard also benefits from Brown's absence. He settled for only five points Monday night but had 10 rebounds with eight assists and two steals.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is set to return to action in Monday's matchup against the Miami Heat. Porzingis was a last-minute scratch on Saturday against the New York Knicks due to an illness, but he has made a swift recovery. The Celtics have recently seen a decline in Porzingis' production due to his poor three-point shooting. He has hit only 31.1 percent from beyond the arc this month, averaging 18.0 points. Porzingis might see some extra offensive touches on Monday since Boston will be without Jaylen Brown (knee).

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) will play against the Miami Heat on Monday. The Celtics star missed Monday's shootaround and was listed as questionable on the injury report, but the team has upgraded him to available. With Jaylen Brown (knee) not ready to play, Tatum will take on an increased offensive responsibility. He is coming off an incredible performance after scoring 40 points with seven three-pointers in the previous game against the New York Knicks.

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's meeting with the Miami Heat. The reigning Finals MVP is experiencing swelling in his right knee and has been downgraded from questionable to out. With Jrue Holiday (shoulder) also sidelined, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser receive more playing opportunities. Following a quiet spell, Pritchard has enjoyed two consecutive 20-point outings. He filled it up with 25 points in this season's first clash against the Heat.

According to Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site, Boston Celtics guardJrue Holiday(shoulder) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Miami Heat. Holiday won't suit up for the third straight game due to a right shoulder impingement. The 34-year-old next opportunity to get back on the floor comes on Wednesday against the Spurs. With Holiday out this evening, sharpshooter Payton Pritchard will likely take on extra minutes off the bench. Veteran center Al Horford could also remain in the starting lineup until Holiday is back in action.