Boston Celtics DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (illness) is dealing with a non-COVID illness, which has landed him on the injury report as questionable to face the Miami Heat. He was unable to play in their last game against the Cleveland Cavaliers as well, so the team will likely wait for warm-ups to see if he can give it a go. If he can't suit up, with Jayson Tatum (knee) and Derrick White (foot) questionable as well, Sam Hauser and Drew Peterson will likely step up again and receive some added playing time, especially with Jrue Holiday (knee) already ruled out. Hauser played 36 minutes in their last game and finished with 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals before fouling out.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) has been tagged as questionable on Monday and may sit out against the Miami Heat. The 26-year-old hasn't been forced to miss a game yet this season, so a rest day may be in order to deal with his patella tendinopathy. If he actually is unable to play, Jaylen Brown (illness) and Derrick White (foot) are also questionable, so Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, and Drew Peterson may all get some added playing time.

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. White suffered a foot injury during Friday's win over the Chicago Bulls. The severity of the injury is unknown, so White could end up missing some time because of this issue. Fellow guard Jrue Holiday (groin) is also questionable for this game, which could put the Celtics in a bad spot. Payton Pritchard would likely see heavy minutes if White or Holiday sit out. Pritchard is coming off back-to-back 20 or more point outings, so he's looking like a strong streaming option right now.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The big man appears to have suffered a toe injury at some point during Friday's game and is now in danger of sitting out on Sunday. If he sits, Neemias Queta would likely see more run on Sunday. Although, Queta only played six minutes during Friday's game, so he won't be much of a factor with Kristaps Porzingis active.

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Holiday played 35 minutes on Friday, but appears to have picked up a groin injury along the way. The Celtics could be shorthanded with Derrick White (foot) also on the injury report for Sunday. If they sit, Payton Pritchard would probably be asked to move into the starting five and play significant minutes. Pritchard would be worth a look as a streaming option if Holiday and White are unable to go.