Boston Celtics DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) isn't listed on the league's official injury report ahead of Tuesday's showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 26-year-old wasn't in the lineup on Sunday versus the Portland Trail Blazers because of a knee issue. But with the C's having a lock on the No.1 spot in the Eastern Conference, it was likely a routine night off for Tatum, who has only missed six games this year. At any rate, Tatum has faced the Bucks three times during the 2023-24 campaign. However, he's struggled during those contests, averaging 20.3 points while shooting 42.9% from the field.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with Milwaukee. The Celtics are the top team in the Eastern Conference standings by a mile, so there's a good chance Porzingis won't be on the floor. With Al Horford (toe) questionable, Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman Sr. could be in line for more minutes underneath the rim. However, Kornet has a much higher fantasy upside, so DFS managers should keep him in mind if Porzingis and Horford don't suit up.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (hand) will play on Sunday versus Portland. He's been in and out of the lineup of late, most recently sitting for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. However, the 27-year-old will be back on the floor for the meeting with the 21-win Trail Blazers. With that said, Brown could see more scoring opportunities now that Jayson Tatum (knee) has been ruled out. Then again, he may end up spending more time on the bench if the C's build a big lead over one of the worst clubs in the NBA, which is certainly possible.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Trail Blazers. This will be his sixth absence of the 2023-24 campaign. But truth be told, he's likely just taking the night off for the meeting with one of the worst teams in the National Basketball Association. Derrick White (back) and Jaylen Brown (hand) are available after missing the C's meeting with the Kings on Friday, so they should pick up most of the slack on the offensive end. However, this contest could get out of hand from a scoring standpoint, meaning White, Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis might spend more time on the bench than usual.

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (back) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with Portland. He didn't suit up for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings because of back soreness. However, the 29-year-old will return after getting a night off. White has played well during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks, some of the best marks of his career. With that in mind, Jayson Tatum (knee) and Jaylen Brown (hand) are questionable, so White could be in for a big night against the 21-win Trail Blazers.