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Only one standard roster piece, six-time All-Star power forward Jayson Tatum, will be absent for the Celtics. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/celtics/onsi as Celtics to Face Clippers Without 2 LA All-Stars on Sunday.
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Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla’s reaction to Willie Green firing
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla saw the news that the New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Willie Green. He gave his thoughts at practice.
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The Celtics’ gap year gives them options going forward
Six months ago, Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles tendon and the Boston Celtics were eliminated from the playoffs. That triggered a series of events that led to the departures of beloved players like Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Luke Kornet, and Kristaps Porzingis. It also led to a resetting of the Celtics cap sheet.
Sunday’s NBA action features a loaded eight-game slate, starting with some afternoon matchups between the Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics and the San An
Walsh contributed seven points, six rebounds and two blocked shots in the win. The Celtics are plus-70 with Walsh on the court during the team’s last five games.
One person who has been a constant presence for Queta on the bench has been Jayson Tatum. The All-Star has been on the sidelines for nearly every Celtics game this year while recovering from a torn Achilles and has been a crucial guide for Queta as he’s gotten his opportunity.
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Boston Celtics jersey history No. 43 - Brett Szabo (1996-97)
During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Szabo wore only jersey No. 43 and put up 2.2 points, and 2.4 rebounds per game.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown has witnessed Jayson Tatum lead Boston off the court while recovering from a ruptured Achilles.
The steady play has led Mazzulla to cast aside any suggestion that the team needs to send Gonzalez to Maine for development at this point.