The Celtics will have Neemias Queta back in the lineup on Saturday for their matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 5 p.m. ET. The team originally listed Queta and Jaylen Brown (low back spasms) as questionable on the team’s injury report. However, both players were upgraded about 90 minutes before tipoff.
Derrick White (right calf contusion) was upgraded from probable earlier on Saturday, putting Boston back at full strength for the matchup outside of superstar forward Jayson Tatum (torn Achilles).
Queta missed the Celtics’ win over the Pistons on Wednesday night after suffering a sprained ankle in Sunday’s win over the Magic. Boston relied on Luka Garza, two-way center Amari Williams and a host of small ball options including Jordan Walsh and Josh Minott with Queta sidelined on Wednesday. It will be intriguing to see which players get a chance at backup center with Queta back available.
Boston is beginning one of their tough stretches of the season on Saturday in Minnesota with five games in seven nights, including a back-to-back against Cleveland on Sunday night. They are also facing a reeling Wolves squad that has lost three straight games entering Saturday’s matchup. The tough schedule for Boston will could lead to some injury absences in the week ahead, making Saturday’s matchup a clear opportunity with Boston having their usual lineup intact.