Despite the blowout victory over the Magic on Friday, the Celtics were shorthanded with four players out. But for their rematch against Orlando set for 3 p.m. Sunday, the C’s will welcome back two rotation players into the lineup.
Kristaps Porzingis (calf) and Al Horford (rest) are both off the injury report, meaning they’ll be good to play in Sunday’s game. Luke Kornet (left adductor strain) will miss his third straight game, so the depth will be at least somewhat impacted. Dalano Banton (non-COVID illness) is questionable after missing Friday’s
While the bench players aren’t often called upon, they showed out in the 128-111 victory over the Magic. Orlando came into Friday’s game juiced after beating Boston in the last four games, including in a blowout as part of the in-season tournament.
The Celtics got impressive production from Payton Pritchard and Oshae Brissett as multiple depth players got added minutes Friday.
The Celtics will now continue to improve on their perfect home record. They’re an East-best 19-5 on the season, including a 13-0 mark at TD Garden. Thus far, they’re 3-0 on their four-game home stand and have a chance to keep racking up the victories.
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