
With the Celtics unlikely to grab the one-seed from the Cavaliers, the focus for the final week of the regular season will likely be ensuring that their key players are healthy for the playoffs. Despite Sunday's game not being part of a back-to-back, Tatum and Brown aren't guaranteed to play. If either sits, Al Horford will likely move into the starting lineup, with Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard taking on enhanced roles within the rotation.
Porzingis received stitches after suffering a cut to his face during Friday's win over the Suns. He isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game, so it's "all systems go" for the Celtics' starting center. However, Al Horford may still be in the starting lineup, as Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Jaylen Brown (knee) are considered questionable.
Tatum (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Brown is available after initially being questionable for Friday's game. As a result, Boston will be able to roll out its preferred starting five, with JB being joined by Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis.
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