The Boston Celtics started their six-game road trip on Friday night, earning a win over the Utah Jazz. Now, for their Sunday night contest, they’re heading further north for a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. They’re hoping to end the season strong, though their chances of earning the top seed are slim (but growing by the day).
Meanwhile, the Blazers have been red-hot during the second half of the season. They are still a couple of games outside of the Play-In Tournament, but there’s still a chance they could push upward and overtake the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns.
Here is the Celtics injury report for their game against the Trail Blazers on Sunday, March 23.
Celtics injury report vs. Trail Blazers on Sunday, March 23
- Jaylen Brown OUT (right knee posterior impingement)
- Jrue Holiday QUESTIONABLE (right shoulder impingement)
- Kristaps Porzingis QUESTIONABLE (return from illness reconditioning)
- Jayson Tatum QUESTIONABLE (right knee tendinopathy)
- Xavier Tillman OUT (left knee joint sprain)
Trail Blazers injury report vs. Celtics on Sunday, March 23
- Deandre Ayton OUT (left calf strain)
- Donovan Clingan QUESTIONABLE (illness)
- Jerami Grant DOUBTFUL (right knee tendinitis)
- Rayan Rupert QUESTIONABLE (G League assignment)
- Anfernee Simons QUESTIONABLE (illness)
- Jabari Walker QUESTIONABLE (concussion protocol)
- Robert Williams III OUT (left knee injury management)
Boston has a huge injury report heading into their game against the Blazers on Sunday night, as they will likely look to give a few players some extra rest.
Jaylen Brown is out for his second straight game. It was announced on Sunday that Brown would miss two straight games and be reevaluated on Monday due to a bone bruise with a right posterior impingement in his right knee.
In addition, Jayson Tatum has been added to the injury report and is questionable due to right knee tendinopathy. Kristaps Porzingis is questionable due to return from illness reconditioning, and Jrue Holiday is questionable with a right shoulder impingement.
Xavier Tillman remains out with a left knee joint sprain.
Portland also has quite the injury report heading into Sunday night.
Deandre Ayton is out with a left calf strain, and Jerami Grant is doubtful to play with right knee tendinitis. Donovan Clingan, Rayan Rupert, Anfernee Simons, and Jabari Walker are all questionable to play.
Former Celtic Robert Williams III is out due to a left knee injury, and it was revealed that he will miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.
Projected starting lineups for Celtics vs. Trail Blazers
This is likely what the Celtics will roll with:
- Derrick White
- Baylor Scheierman
- Sam Hauser
- Al Horford
- Luke Kornet
Here is what the first five for the Trail Blazers could look like:
- Scoot Henderson
- Shaedon Sharpee
- Deni Avdija
- Kris Murray
- Toumani Camara
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