Boston Celtics DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (illness) will not suit up for Monday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran big man had an impressive outing on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs, but he has been struck by an illness, which will take Kornet out of the lineup for the first time since Feb. 26. Al Horford (toe), who missed Saturday's matchup, should naturally take over Kornet's minutes. March has been by far Horford's best month of the season, as he has averaged 12.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals.

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He is having trouble with his right knee and was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. Sam Hauser has frequently stepped in for Brown in the starting unit and is likely to do so again, while Payton Pritchard may have an opportunity to play a larger role off the bench. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum and Derrick White should see an increase in their offensive usage.

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (hip) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. A hip problem may keep Pritchard sidelined for only the second time this season. The 27-year-old has been among the league's top bench performers, averaging 14.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. If Pritchard is out on Saturday, Sam Hauser may have a more active role in the second unit against the Spurs, alongside Al Horford, who is set to land back on the bench with Jayson Tatum's (ankle) return.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) appears ready to return to action on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs, as the team has not listed him on the injury report. Tatum missed Wednesday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns due to an ankle injury. However, he is expected to be back on the floor against San Antonio. Al Horford, who bagged a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double on Wednesday, will return to the bench with Tatum back. Tatum went off for 34 points in this season's first clash against the Spurs, adding 14 rebounds and seven assists to his tally.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) will not be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Earlier in the day, the team upgraded Tatum's status from doubtful to questionable, but he has now been officially ruled out. This will mark his fourth absence this month. With Tatum unavailable, Al Horford will likely receive an opportunity to start, while the rest of the first unit gets a boost in usage on the offensive end. Horford's numbers have slightly increased across the board as a starter, as he has averaged 9.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists.