OCTOBER 26 • SI.COM
BOSTON CELTICS 12-3 · 2ND IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
12-3 · 2ND IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game at Wizards · Sat 12:00AM
BOS -16.5 TOTAL 237.5
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OCTOBER 26 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons prediction, odds, best bets for NBA today The Boston Celtics will take on the Detroit Pistons in an NBA matchup on Saturday. This prediction features our best bet of the game.
OCTOBER 26 • SYRACUSE.COM
After two lopsided wins, Celtics face struggling Pistons The defending NBA champions have cruised to two victories in the first week of the season.On paper, the Boston Celtics appear primed to coll...
OCTOBER 26 • SACBEE.COM
Luke Kornet - Plays 16 minutes in win Kornet produced four points (2-3 FG), three rebounds and one assist in 16 minutes during Thursday's 122-102 win over the Wizards.
Impact Kornet has now played 31 total minutes over the first two games of the season. With Kristaps Porzingis out until early December and 38-year-old Al Horford needing rest, expect Kornet, Xavier Tillman and Neemias Queta to see decent minutes over the next few weeks. The issue is, though, that reserve minutes will probably be split equally between those the three back-ups. Boston has their first back-to-back on November 1st and 2nd. Expect Kornet, Tillman and Queta to receive an extra minutes boost at that time.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
NBA Rumors: Ime Udoka Eyed Derrick White Before Celtics Extension Former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka reportedly had interest in targeting Derrick White in free agency before Boston retained him.
OCTOBER 25 • NESN.COM
Sam Hauser - Another absence coming Hauser (back) is out for Saturday's game versus the Pistons, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Impact Hauser will miss his second straight contest Saturday while dealing with lower back pain. Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Hauser's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Milwaukee.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Xavier Tillman Sr. - Sees 15 minutes of run in win Tillman delivered eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 15 minutes in Thursday's 122-102 win at Washington.
Impact Expect Tillman, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta to receive significant minutes when the Celtics face struggling opponents such as the Wizards. Kristaps Porzingis is out until at least early December and 38-year-old Al Horford needs to pace himself to be ready for the playoffs. That said, none of the three Boston big men reserves will ever produce gaudy stats. The Celtics are very deep and don't need reserve centers to produce on the offensive end.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Jaden Springer - Plays six minutes in win Springer posted one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over six minutes in Thursday's 122-102 win at Washington.
Impact After receiving a DNP-Coach's Decision on Opening Night, Springer saw some garbage time late in Boston's smackdown of the Wizards. At this point, Springer is fortunate to have a roster spot and is probably the first man out should Boston decide to make a roster change.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Al Horford - Quiet in blowout victory Horford posted zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes during Thursday's 122-102 win over the Wizards.
Impact Despite a blowout win, Horford was essentially a non-factor against the Wizards. The 38-year-old has accumulated 11 points, eight rebounds, six assists, a steal and a block over the club's first two regular-season games. Horford will likely remain the starter until Kristaps Porzingis (foot) returns, though Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman are expected to receive significant minutes off the bench.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Jrue Holiday - Minimal role in victory Holiday produced seven points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Thursday's 122-102 victory over the Wizards.
Impact Holiday logged just 23 minutes against Washington due to the game being out of hand by the end of the third quarter. While the Celtics won't rely on the veteran guard to be a volume scorer, his efficiency and defensive production make him a valuable fantasy asset.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Jayson Tatum - Shines in win over Wizards Tatum notched 25 points (9-20 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Thursday's 122-102 win over the Wizards.
Impact Tatum has been a man on a mission in his first two appearances this season, and while he couldn't repeat the 37-point effort he delivered Tuesday against the Knicks, he could've reached that mark had he played more minutes Thursday. It's only been two games, but Tatum is shooting 23-for-38 from the field and 11-for-22 from three-point range, so he's been extremely efficient and highly productive to start the campaign.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylen Brown - Excellent two-way showing in win Brown totaled 27 points (10-20 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and four steals in 30 minutes during Thursday's 122-102 win over the Wizards.
Impact Brown finished just two boards away from a double-double and filled the stat sheet admirably with an excellent overall performance in only 30 minutes. Brown has surpassed the 20-point mark in his first two outings of the campaign and his role as the Celtics' second go-to player on offense behind Jayson Tatum is set in stone, making him a valuable commodity in fantasy regardless of the format.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Payton Pritchard - Strong numbers off bench Pritchard registered 15 points (5-11 FG, 5-10 3Pt), one rebound and two assists in 28 minutes during Thursday's 122-102 win over the Wizards.
Impact The Celtics cruised to an easy victory against the Wizards and Pritchard made his presence felt off the bench with his efficient shooting from beyond the arc. He was limited to just three points across 25 minutes in the season-opening win against the Knicks on Tuesday, but he bounced back admirably here. If Pritchard finds a way to score in double digits off the bench on a regular basis, he could play his way into fantasy relevancy in category-based leagues and deep formats.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Payton Pritchard Urges NBA to Make 2 Rule Changes These two changes would certainly change how the game would be played.
OCTOBER 25 • SI.COM
Payton Pritchard wants NBA to adopt new G League rule for heaves Payton Pritchard's heave at the end of the third quarter didn't count, but he again made another deep shot.
OCTOBER 25 • MASSLIVE.COM
Detroit hosts Boston in conference showdown
Detroit and Boston will hit the court in a matchup of Eastern Conference foesOCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics
OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE
Jordan Poole scores 26 in season opener vs. Celtics
OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE
Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum sharp again as Celtics beat Wizards Jaylen Brown tossed in 27 points and Jayson Tatum finished with 25 to lead the visiting Boston Celtics to a 122-102 victory over the Washing...
OCTOBER 25 • SACBEE.COM
Tatum, Brown help Celtics rout Wizards 122-102 in first road game
Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 122-102 victory over the Washington WizardsOCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jordan Poole with 26 Points against the Celtics
OCTOBER 25 • YOUTUBE
Sam Hauser - Ruled out against Washington Hauser (back) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Wizards, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact Hauser has been downgraded from questionable to out Thursday while dealing with lower back pain. Jaden Springer and Jordan Walsh are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Hauser's next chance to suit up will be Saturday's matchup with Detroit.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
How Ray Allen Felt About "Big Three" Reunion For Celtics Banner Celebration Celtics legend Ray Allen opened up after joining Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett for Boston's Banner 18 celebration on Opening Night.
OCTOBER 24 • NESN.COM
