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Jayson Tatum Picks Up Another Double-Double
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum finished Tuesday's Game 5 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers with 24 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, and three steals. He led the Celtics in scoring and rebounding, recording his fourth double-double of the series. While this was another productive night for Tatum, his scoring efficiency was poor. The six-time All-Star was 8-for-19 from the field, including 4-for-12 from outside, and even struggled at the free-throw line, going 4-for-7. Overall, Tatum's percentages have improved in the playoffs, and he has been busy all over the court while averaging 37.8 minutes per game. Tatum leads his team in rebounding (10.6), assists (7.6), and steals (1.4), while sitting second in scoring (24.6).
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jayson Tatum Logs 30-Point Double-Double in Sunday's Win
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum dominated against the Philadelphia 76ers in Sunday's Game 4, recording 30 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists in a blowout victory. He had his third double-double of the series, his first with assists. Tatum netted five triples for a second consecutive game and made exactly half of his 16 field-goal attempts. He was 9-for-9 at the line. Philadelphia rocked Boston in Game 2 with a road win, but the Celtics are dictating the series, and Tatum looks very sharp. He has averaged 24.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 8.5 assists in 37.3 minutes per game.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jaylen Brown Leads All Scorers With 36 Points in Game 2
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown put up a game-high 36 points in Tuesday's 111-97 Game 2 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston had a chance to take a 2-0 series lead on home court, but everyone on the team except Brown struggled to score. The 2024 Finals MVP went 11-for-24 from the field, including 5-for-12 from three-point range. He took 12 of the Celtics' 18 free-throw attempts, making nine of them. Brown completed his line with seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block. Tuesday's loss was a setback for the Celtics, but they can still feel confident about advancing to Round 2, with Brown in top form. He has led his team in scoring in both of the first two games of the matchup, averaging 31.0 points.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Ron Harper Jr. Available for Game 2 Against 76ers
Boston Celtics forward Ron Harper Jr. (ankle) is available for Tuesday's Game 2 against Philadelphia after being listed probable. He saw just four minutes in Game 1, finishing with five points and one three-pointer in garbage time, and remains outside the playoff rotation. With Boston at full strength, Harper is unlikely to carve out meaningful minutes, limiting any fantasy relevance to the deepest formats. Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and Payton Pritchard should continue to absorb backcourt run, while Harper is essentially a depth option who would likely only see minutes if the game turns into a blowout.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ron Harper Jr. Probable for Game 2
Boston Celtics guard/forward Ron Harper Jr. (ankle) is on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers, carrying a probable designation. The 26-year-old has injured his right ankle, but he is expected to be in the lineup on Tuesday night. That said, Harper Jr. saw only four minutes of garbage time in Boston's dominant 123-91 Game 1 victory, and it wouldn't be surprising if he didn't hit the court on Tuesday night, even if he's active. Payton Pritchard, Nikola Vucevic, and Baylor Scheierman will remain the primary contributors off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jaylen Brown Scores 26 Points in Game 1 Victory
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown scored 26 points with four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two three-pointers in 30 minutes during Sunday's win over Philadelphia. He took control in the second half, driving Boston's offense before sitting out the fourth quarter in a lopsided finish. Brown's efficient scoring and steady role next to Jayson Tatum give him a high DFS ceiling, especially in closer games. Tatum continues to share primary usage, while Derrick White handles secondary playmaking duties and remains a reliable floor spacer.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Jayson Tatum Posts Double-Double in Game 1 Win
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum recorded 25 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in 32 minutes during Sunday's Game 1 blowout win over Philadelphia. He set the tone early with a strong first quarter and controlled the game as a rebounder and facilitator, finishing just short of a triple-double. While his perimeter shot lagged at one make from deep, his all-around production remains elite for DFS. Tatum continues to anchor Boston's offense alongside Jaylen Brown, with Derrick White taking on added secondary playmaking responsibilities in the starting unit.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Sam Hauser Cleared to Play Friday
Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (back) will be in the lineup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Initially, the team listed Hauser as probable after he played 31 minutes on Thursday against the Knicks. The 28-year-old had a quiet evening with six points, two rebounds, and three assists. With Jayson Tatum (Achilles) sitting out Friday's game, Hauser could be a bit more involved in the offense. This is an excellent matchup for a three-point specialist like him, as only Utah allows more three-point attempts per game than New Orleans.
Source: Boston Celtics
Source: Boston Celtics
Neemias Queta Ready to Take on Pelicans
Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (toe) will be active against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. The Portuguese big man has been upgraded from probable to available. After tallying 10 points and 10 rebounds in Thursday's loss to New York, Queta has a chance to record a second consecutive double-double. He is averaging 15.0 points, 8.6 boards, 2.6 assists, and 2.2 blocks in 29.0 minutes per game in April.
Source: Boston Celtics
Source: Boston Celtics
Derrick White Good to Go Friday
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (knee) will play on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Celtics will wrap up a back-to-back, and White was initially listed as probable for Friday's game. He struggled on Thursday night against the Knicks, finishing with only eight points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal. White is in an excellent bounce-back spot on Friday, as the Pelicans won't have any of their big names in the lineup.
Source: Boston Celtics
Source: Boston Celtics
Jaylen Brown Active on Friday
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (Achilles) will return to the lineup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was initially listed as questionable for the game after sitting out Thursday's loss to the Knicks. Derrick White (knee), Sam Hauser (back), and Neemias Queta (toe) have also been cleared for Friday, so Boston will still have plenty of firepower, even with Jayson Tatum (Achilles) resting. Brown is having a brilliant finish to the season, averaging 32.5 points on 50.5 percent efficiency from the field this month.
Source: Boston Celtics
Source: Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum Won't Play Friday
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (Achilles) won't play on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. His absence was expected because Boston also played on Thursday night. In a game against the New York Knicks, Tatum had 24 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and one block in 40 minutes. The Celtics could also be without Jaylen Brown (Achilles), who is considered questionable. In this case, Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman, and Hugo Gonzalez are candidates for increased roles. The absence of Tatum and Brown will also create a lot more offensive opportunities for the rest of the team.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Sam Hauser Available Against Knicks
According to Zack Cox of the Boston Herald, Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (back) is available for Thursday's matchup against the New York Knicks. Lower-back spasms won't keep him out, as this will be his 26th consecutive appearance. Hauser has been a regular starter for Boston in 2026, averaging 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists since joining the first unit. The 28-year-old could see an increased role with Jaylen Brown (Achilles) sidelined tonight.
Source: Zack Cox
Source: Zack Cox
Neemias Queta Good to Go on Thursday
According to Taylor Snow of the Boston Celtics' official site, center Neemias Queta (toe) will play against the New York Knicks on Thursday. Despite dealing with a toe sprain, the 26-year-old is set to suit up. Fortunately, Derrick White (knee) is also available after previously being listed as questionable, as Jaylen Brown (Achilles) is on the shelf. Queta has been on a strong run recently, averaging 16.3 points and 8.3 rebounds across 30.3 minutes per game over his last four outings.
Source: Taylor Snow
Source: Taylor Snow
Derrick White Cleared to Suit Up Against Knicks
According to Taylor Snow of the Boston Celtics' official site, guard Derrick White (knee) is available for Thursday's matchup with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Despite dealing with a right knee contusion, he has been cleared to play tonight. The 31-year-old should be considered a strong fantasy option with an increased offensive role, especially with Jaylen Brown (Achilles) on the shelf.
Source: Taylor Snow
Source: Taylor Snow
