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Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (shin) will not play in Monday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. The team has ruled him out for the contest after initially listing him as questionable. White's absence should lead to increased roles for Jrue Holiday and Payton Pritchard on the Celtics backcourt. Pritchard has been the more consistent performer this season, although he has been quiet in recent games. Over the last three contests, Pritchard has averaged only 7.7 points. It won't be easy for him to regain his momentum Monday night, as the Rockets are among the best defensive teams in the league.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against Houston. The veteran recently logged 19 minutes in Saturday's win over the Dallas Mavericks. However, he's in danger of missing Monday's game because of a left toe sprain. With Derrick White (shin) questionable, Horford may be needed in the starting lineup on Monday night. But if White and Horford are ruled out, Sam Hauser, averaging 10.0 points and 45.7% shooting from deep in seven starts, will likely roll with the first five.

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (shin) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Rockets. He carried a questionable tag because of a sore left knee ahead of Saturday's game versus the Dallas Mavericks. However, the 30-year-old was out there, finishing with 23 points. But if White ends up missing his third game of the 2024-25 campaign, Sam Hauser could find his way into the starting lineup, especially if Al Horford (toe) can't suit up. Hauser has been decent as a starter this season, averaging 10.0 points and shooting 45.7% from behind the arc. While that won't make him a viable option in redraft formats, it would increase his value for DFS contests.

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (knee) will play on Saturday versus Dallas. He popped up on the injury report because of left knee soreness. However, while it's something fantasy managers should monitor moving forward, the ailment won't keep him off the floor for the NBA Finals rematch. The 30-year-old has averaged 15.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks, all career-highs. With White available, Sam Hauser and Al Horford should see fewer minutes, lowering their fantasy ceilings for Saturday night.

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (knee) has been added to the injury report ahead of Saturday's game with the Mavericks. The veteran is questionable because of knee soreness, putting him in danger of missing his third game of the 2024-25 campaign. If White isn't available against Dallas, there are a number of directions head coach Joe Mazzulla could go regarding the starting lineup. However, it's reasonable to assume Al Horford or Sam Hauser could start the game, although both would be in line for more work if White doesn't play regardless of their roles. The same can be said for Payton Pritchard.