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Thunder dig deep with top two players hurt, prepare for PacersThe Oklahoma City Thunder hope they don’t have to play without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams in the playoffs.But as the Thunder...
Celtics injury report: 2 starters listed for Kings gameThe Celtics have already clinched the NBA's best record, so they'll use the final six games of the season to fine-tune their play.
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Derrick White - Questionable for FridayWhite is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings due to a low back contusion, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
ImpactWhite recently missed a game due to a right hand sprain, but he's appeared in the Celtics' last four games, averaging 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 35.0 minutes per game. However, he's dealing with a back issue following Wednesday's blowout win over Oklahoma City, and it's unclear whether he'll be available Friday. Since Jaylen Brown (hand) is also questionable for Friday's matchup, Sam Hauser, Jrue Holiday, Payton Pritchard and Svi Mykhailiuk could see plenty of run in the backcourt against Sacramento.
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Jaden Springer - Another absence comingSpringer (knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Kings, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
ImpactSpringer will miss his fifth straight contest Friday due to a left knee injury. The 20-year-old guard's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Portland.
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Jaylen Brown - Questionable against SacramentoBrown (hand) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Kings, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
ImpactBrown is in danger of missing his second contest in three games due to a left hand sprain. If Brown is ultimately ruled out, Sam Hauser will likely receive increased playing time.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Remains out against IndianaGilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pacers.
ImpactGilgeous-Alexander's absence streak will extend to three games Friday due to a right quad contusion. Cason Wallace will likely draw another start in his continued absence. Gilgeous-Alexander's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Jalen Williams - Doubtful for FridayWilliams (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers.
ImpactWilliams is on track to miss his third consecutive game Friday evening, which should continue to result in more minutes for Aaron Wiggins, Jaylin Williams, Gordon Hayward and Isaiah Joe. Check back for official word on Williams' status closer to Friday's tip.
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