NOVEMBER 3, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cavaliers' rematch with Pacers tips off new in-season tournamentThe Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers get the honor of being the first two participants in the new NBA in-season tournament when they t...
Here's what the Celtics' new City Edition jerseys look like - The Boston GlobeThe Celtics will first wear these uniforms against the Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 10, which is the team’s first in-season tournament game.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023•BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Oshae Brissett - Plays 20 minutes in blowout winBrissett recorded four points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and two steals over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 155-104 victory over Indiana.
ImpactThe Celtics again jumped to a big lead early, which allowed coach Joe Mazzulla to give big minutes to his reserves. Of all the bench players, Brissett's 20 minutes were second to only Payton Pritchard's 26 minutes. While Brissett's stats were modest, he did deliver a plus-21 point differential. It appears that Boston is looking to get hustle plays from Brissett, while keeping his shot volume low. After receiving a DNP-Coach's Decision on opening night, Brisset has now averaged 14.7 minutes per contest.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jalen Smith - Questionable against ClevelandSmith (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
ImpactSmith was sidelined for the first time this season during Wednesday's game against Boston, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return Friday. If he sits once again, Isaiah Jackson, Aaron Nesmith and Daniel Theis could see increased run.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tyrese Haliburton - Questionable FridayHaliburton (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
ImpactHaliburton missed his first game of the season Wednesday against the Celtics, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Friday's matchup. If he's sidelined once again, T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard and Buddy Hield are candidates to see increased work.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Al Horford - Only plays 11 minutes in routHorford posted five points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal across 11 minutes during Wednesday's 155-104 home win over the Pacers.
ImpactBig Al's services were generally not needed during Wednesday's blow out win. The 37-year-old, who has come off the bench in all four Boston contests, was able to enjoy most of Wednesday's victory from the bench. The Celtics are making an effort to reduce Horford's minutes. The off-season addition of Kristaps Porzingis clearly empowers coach Joe Mazzulla to reduce Horford's time on the court. The C's now travel to Brooklyn for a Saturday night match-up. Should Nets center Nic Claxton (ankle) remain injured, Horford might once again play only minor minutes.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Lamar Stevens reveals Celtics bench's leader early this seasonWhen the Celtics traded away their depth this offseason, it also meant they needed a new bench leader.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023•MASSLIVE.COM
