Boston Celtics DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Boston Celtics forwards Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Sam Hauser (shoulder) are not listed on the team's injury report for Wednesday's tilt versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Celtics are managing Tatum's workload after he sprained his left ankle back on Dec. 19, causing him to miss Monday's road loss to the Indiana Pacers, but he should be expected to take on his normal allotment of playing time on Wednesday. The 25-year-old four-time All-Star is rolling as of late, registering at least 25 points in each of his past seven outings with averages of 29.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 4.0 three-pointers, and 1.3 steals covering this span. With each of Kristaps Porzingis (knee), Jrue Holiday (elbow), and Al Horford (illness) questionable in a stiff matchup against Minnesota (NBA-best 44.7% opponent field-goal percentage), Hauser may have to jump into Boston's starting group based on who is available.

The Boston Celtics say that neither forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) nor Sam Hauser (shoulder) will be available on Monday against the Indiana Pacers. The Celtics have been managing Tatum's sprained left ankle since he suffered the injury on Dec. 19, and they'll hope he can return for Wednesday's showdown versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hauser's status is worth noting as well because he would have been a likely candidate to replace Tatum in Boston's starting lineup. Depending on how head coach Joe Mazzulla lines things up against the Pacers, it leaves Al Horford and Payton Pritchard in play as possible DFS options. In 12 games as a starter this season, Horford is averaging 8.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.7 threes, and 1.5 blocks in 31.3 minutes.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (eye) will be available for Monday's rematch with the Indiana Pacers after exiting Saturday's tilt following six minutes of action. Porzingis is dealing with irritation in his right eye after Aaron Nesmith poked him in their last time out, but it won't be enough to hold him out of this contest. The 28-year-old sharpshooting big man is returning third-round fantasy numbers in nine-category leagues during his Celtics debut season, amassing 19.8 points on 53.6% shooting from the field, 7.1 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers, and 1.7 blocks per game. Porzingis should not face any minute restrictions on Monday, and he finds himself in a potential eruption spot with Jayson Tatum (ankle) out against a Pacers defense bleeding the second-most points per game (124.1) this year.

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (shoulder) has been deemed questionable while he deals with an impingement in his right shoulder. What makes his status even more important to the Celtics is that Jayson Tatum (ankle) is also listed as questionable. So, if Tatum doesn't play, Hauser would move into the starting lineup if the shoulder impingement isn't too severe. The last time Hauser received a spot start, he posted nine points, nine rebounds, one assist, and one block. If Hauser has to watch from the sidelines though, Oshae Brissett and possibly Lamar Stevens could see extra minutes. Brissett would likely get some extra opportunities if Hauser plays and Tatum doesn't as well. Both Brissett and Stevens would be risky streaming options for those fantasy managers who are looking for backup plans.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (eye) has been listed as questionable for the team's game against the Indiana Pacers on Monday as he deals with right eye irritation. It's unclear how bad the irritation is right now, but he first suffered the injury during the first quarter against the Pacers on Saturday and had to leave the game after getting hit in the eye while fighting for a rebound. They'll likely wait for shootaround to see if his eye healed enough to comfortably be on the floor. If he's unable to suit up, Al Horford will move into the starting lineup again and Luke Kornet will be the first big man off of the bench. Horford is always a quality streaming option when Porzingis doesn't play, regardless of league size.