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Celtics injury wave hits pre-Knicks showdown

Celtics injury wave hits pre-Knicks showdown

Key Questions

Which Celtics starters are on the injury report vs Knicks?

Jaylen Brown (Achilles Q), Derrick White (knee Q), Sam Hauser (back Q), Neemias Queta (toe Q). The team could be without 4 starters.

What is the importance of the Knicks game for Celtics?

It's a B2B #2 seed clincher vs Knicks at MSG. Celtics are 54-25 in the East #2 fight; Tatum returns.

Who might see increased roles due to injuries?

Pritchard, Scheierman, and Gonzalez streams are rising amid the injury wave.

Brown Achilles Q, White knee Q Thu, Hauser back Q, Queta toe Q for B2B #2 seed clincher vs Knicks. Pritchard/Scheierman/Gonzalez streams rise; Tatum MSG return amid East #2 fight (54-25).

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Updated Apr 9, 2026
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