The Celtics face an uncertain matchup against the Timberwolves on Saturday evening, with injuries threatening their lineup. The team's injury report has several players listed as questionable or probable, which could impact their chances of success.
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are among those listed, although neither has missed a game this season. Jaylen Brown is averaging 28.2 points per game, but he suffered low back spasms on Wednesday against the Pistons. Derrick White's right calf contusion may also be a concern, as he scored 25 of his 27 points in the second half to help Boston win last week.
The Celtics have been relatively healthy this season, with the exception of Jayson Tatum's ongoing recovery from an Achilles repair. Despite injuries and inconsistent performances, Boston has shown resilience and depth, which may serve them well against Minnesota.
Jaylen Brown is having a standout season, but his performance will be tested on Saturday. Will he be able to lead the Celtics past their injury issues and emerge victorious? On the other hand, Derrick White is due for a breakout night, having put up impressive numbers in recent games. Can he continue that momentum against the Timberwolves?
The game between the two teams is set to tip off at 5 p.m. Eastern Time, with Boston then heading to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers. With the injury report, anything can happen on Saturday evening.
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are among those listed, although neither has missed a game this season. Jaylen Brown is averaging 28.2 points per game, but he suffered low back spasms on Wednesday against the Pistons. Derrick White's right calf contusion may also be a concern, as he scored 25 of his 27 points in the second half to help Boston win last week.
The Celtics have been relatively healthy this season, with the exception of Jayson Tatum's ongoing recovery from an Achilles repair. Despite injuries and inconsistent performances, Boston has shown resilience and depth, which may serve them well against Minnesota.
Jaylen Brown is having a standout season, but his performance will be tested on Saturday. Will he be able to lead the Celtics past their injury issues and emerge victorious? On the other hand, Derrick White is due for a breakout night, having put up impressive numbers in recent games. Can he continue that momentum against the Timberwolves?
The game between the two teams is set to tip off at 5 p.m. Eastern Time, with Boston then heading to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers. With the injury report, anything can happen on Saturday evening.
. and white's calf is looking sketchy too, i mean 25 points in the 2nd half is crazy but can he keep it up? its gonna be tough for celtics to rely on multiple players rn. maybe they should just sit him out and hope he comes back healthy for next game 
jaylen brown is having a great season and all, but his back spasms could be a major issue 
️ derrick white on the other hand seems to be due for a breakout night 
but can he keep it up against minnesota? 
maybe the celtics' depth is actually going to pay off in this game 
we'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out 
. Can he shake off the discomfort and lead his team to victory? Meanwhile, Derrick White's calf contusion is a concern, but I think he'll find ways to contribute despite it 
. The Celtics' depth is gonna be put to the test against the Timberwolves' tough defense 
. Boston's shown resilience all season, but this one might just be too much for them 
. It's anyone's game on Saturday night at 5 p.m. Eastern Time 
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! I've been following their games all season and they're both having amazing years. But omg injuries 
. Still, Boston has such depth and resilience, I'm so confident in them 
. And Derrick White's calf contusion could also impact his performance - you never know when it'll flare up 
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. They've shown resilience all season and that bodes well for this matchup against the Timberwolves 
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, but still scores enough to help the Celtics win 
. And Derrick White puts up a solid game - maybe even a career-high 30 points! 
. And don't even get me started on Derrick White's calf injury... it could be a game-changer. I mean, if he can't play, who will step in and fill the void? It's like they're just winging it over there. 
. And Derrick White has been a beast in recent games, so it'll be interesting to see if that continues against the Timberwolves. Either way, it's gonna be a close one - 5 p.m. ET can't come soon enough 
! As for Derrick White 
, I think he's due for a huge night 
! He's been on fire lately and can totally make up for Jaylen's potential absence 
this season, so even with injuries, they might still come out on top 
, but I think Boston's got this! 
his low back spasms are super concerning and I'm not sure if he'll even make it past 10 minutes in the game. He's been averaging 28 points a game, but that doesn't mean he can just magically recover from that injury 
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... I know he scored 25 points last week, but calf contusions are no joke. If he's not fully healed by Saturday, he'll be limping around the court and it'll be a total disaster for Boston.
. I mean, I get it, injuries are part of the game, but can't we just have a healthy team for once? 
. And now Derrick White's calf contusion is looking like it could be a problem too... what if neither of them plays? 
. The Celtics have been pretty resilient all season, so fingers crossed they can still pull off this one 
. First of all, Jayson Tatum's Achilles repair - that sounds like a legit injury, but I mean, how does it keep coming up? It's like the refs are looking for any excuse to lose games 
. I mean, we all know how big of an impact he has on the court, but what if his injury is more than just a minor tweak? On the other hand, Derrick White is due for a huge game, and if he can keep that momentum going, it could be a total game-changer for Boston 
. He's been on fire lately and I'm hoping he can keep that up. It's gonna be a tough game regardless, but maybe the Celtics' depth will serve them well? 
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i'm curious to see how it all plays out on saturday evening tho maybe they'll pull off a win despite their injuries 