Celtics injury report: 3 players listed for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks
The Celtics had three players in the rotation on the injury report ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Bucks, and have won seven straight.
Jrue Holiday (AC sprain), Jaylen Brown (ankle sprain) and Sam Hauser (ankle sprain) are questionable for TD Garden. The Celtics will have Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Al Horford (toe) back after missing Monday’s win over the Pistons.
Holiday also missed Monday’s win over the Pistons, and the team may be a little wary of the veteran, who has seen increased playing time in recent weeks.
The good news about this report is that the status of Hauser, who suffered what appeared to be a severe ankle sprain Sunday night in Washington, is already in question. However, his ankle X-rays were negative, and it is clear that he is likely to fall to the ground sooner or later.
Brown returned from a two-game absence on Monday against the Pistons, but appeared to sprain his ankle during his 31-point performance.
The Bucks may also be at full strength in this game. Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable with left hamstring soreness, but Marjon Beauchamp (back spasms) is likely.
Milwaukee has won two in a row since Khris Middleton’s return, but remains 10 games behind Boston for first place in the East. If the Celtics beat the Bucks on Wednesday night, they could earn home court advantage in the playoffs as early as next week.
Boston has won six straight games and is now 54-14 with 14 games left in the regular season. The Celtics split two games against the Bucks this season.
Boston and Milwaukee will start at 7:30 p.m. ET Wednesday night, a game that will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.
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