The Boston Celtics face key injury concerns ahead of their matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, with Payton Pritchard listed as doubtful and Josh Minott still sidelined. Jayson Tatum continues his recovery from a ruptured Achilles, forcing Boston to rely on depth and Anfernee Simons’ scoring. The Hawks will also be shorthanded, with Kristaps Porzingis, Zachcharie Risacher, and N’Faly Dante out, while Dyson Daniels is questionable.
The Boston Celtics are facing key injury concerns ahead of their Saturday matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.
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Payton Pritchard is listed as doubtful with left ankle soreness. If he misses the game, it would mark his first absence of the season and place extra pressure on Boston’s backcourt, which has already been carrying a heavy load.
Josh Minott remains sidelined with a left ankle sprain, while Jayson Tatum continues his recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Pritchard played limited minutes against Miami on Thursday, sitting out the fourth quarter while Anfernee Simons carried the offense.
The Hawks will also be dealing with injuries for this game. Kristaps Porzingis remains out with left Achilles tendinitis, limiting his availability this season.
Zachcharie Risacher is sidelined with a knee injury, N’Faly Dante is out for the year, and Dyson Daniels is listed as questionable with an ankle sprain.
Atlanta has struggled with consistency this season, hovering around the play-in picture, but Jalen Johnson has emerged as the focal point of their offense, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker has helped stabilize the perimeter.
Both teams will need to rely on depth and adaptability as injuries continue to shape this matchup.
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