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Post by Admin on Feb 13, 2021 17:39:12 GMT -5
Celtics injury report: Semi Ojeleye, Robert Williams both listed as probable for Boston game vs. Washington Sunday By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com
(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
The Boston Celtics roster to start Sunday’s game at the Washington Wizards Sunday should be considerably deeper than it was at the end of Friday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons.
Robert Williams, who missed the last two games with knee soreness and Semi Ojeleye who left Friday’s loss early with a sore knee, were each listed as probable on Saturday evening’s injury report, making them likely to play in the Valentine’s Day tilt at 1 p.m. in D.C.
Ojeleye had started each of the past two games and seemed sparked by the increased role. He had 24 points Thursday and 9 before leaving Friday. Brad Stevens used the smaller starting lineup because he didn’t have Williams available off the bench. Without Williams, he wanted to separate Daniel Theis and Tristan Thompson so he’d have at least one of them available on the floor at all times. He’ll have a decision to make for who starts Sunday.
Ojeleye is averaging 5.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in 18.6 minutes per game. With Marcus Smart out, he’s one of the Celtics’ most versatile defenders.
Williams is averaging 5.9 points and 5.4 rebounds in 14.9 minutes per game and has been a key source of energy.
Smart and Romeo Langford remain out with a calf and wrist injury respectively.
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Post by DaCeltics on Feb 13, 2021 18:52:41 GMT -5
We gettin' blown out again!
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2021 10:47:58 GMT -5
3 Questions: Celtics at WizardsBoston will be looking to get back on track with a win in a Sunday matineeBy Keith P Smith Feb 14, 2021
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesThe Boston Celtics are looking to get back on track Sunday afternoon at the Washington Wizards. Boston beat Washington a little over a month ago. In that game, the Celtics rolled up a huge lead over the Wizards and then held off a rally in the end. Jayson Tatum (32) and Jaylen Brown (27) combined for 59 points, while Bradley Beal scored 41 for Washington. Boston is looking to try to start a bit of winning streak with a victory in the matinee. This game comes smack in the middle of a five-games-in-seven-days stretch for the Celtics. So far, Boston is 1-1, with home game against the Nuggets and Hawks coming mid-week. This isn’t a “must win”, but it’s about as close as a midseason game can get. 1. Can the Celtics slow down Bradley Beal?There’s no shame if the answer is a resounding “No”. Beal is playing great. He’s averaging 32.8 points per game on nearly 47% shooting from the field. Without Marcus Smart, the best the Celtics can probably hope for is to make Beal work for his points. They aren’t going to shut him down, but by making him work, they may tire him out. In addition, look for Boston to go at Beal when he’s on defense. It’s all about wearing him down. The real key to beating the Wizards is not letting everyone else get going too. Beal is going to get his. If they can control Russell Westbrook and their shooters, the Celtics will be in good shape. Good news? Celtic-killer Ish Smith is out for Sunday’s game. 2. How many points can Boston roll up?The Wizards don’t do anything well defensively. Almost every metric sees Washington near the bottom of the league. They foul a lot, don’t defend at any level and they don’t force turnovers. Oh, and they do it while playing at the fastest pace in the league! If Boston doesn’t score somewhere near 120 points today, it’s going to be a disappointment. 3. Who steps up in support of the Jays?Kemba Walker played well against Toronto on Thursday, then sat out the second game of the back-to-back against Detroit. This is another good opportunity for Walker to find his rhythm. Westbrook is an indifferent defender at this point, and none of the bigs are a threat to step up on Walker. This could be Walker’s breakout game. Inside, Robin Lopez gives a great effort, but he’s about all Washington has to offer near the rim as a defender. That should open things up for Daniel Theis, Tristan Thompson and Robert Williams, if the latter plays today. Expect a steady diet of pick-and-roll today, with the bigs open near the rim. Mostly, the Celtics are looking for consistent contributors beyond Brown, Tatum, Theis and rookie guard Payton Pritchard. If they get it, they’re very hard to beat. Sunday is a great chance to get some people going and feeling today.
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2021 11:15:35 GMT -5
Lineups
Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum – forward Semi Ojeleye- forward Daniel Theis – center Jaylen Brown – guard Kemba Walker – guard
Washington Wizards
Rui Hachimura – forward Davis Bertans – forward Alex Len – center Garrison Matthews – guard Russell Westbrook – guard
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Post by DaCeltics on Feb 14, 2021 12:58:11 GMT -5
GRRRRRR!!!!!
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Post by DaCeltics on Feb 14, 2021 13:00:33 GMT -5
Now all I need to see is Markus Howard light it up in the G league!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2021 13:08:06 GMT -5
Walker should have a good game. Wiz D is NADA....
9 PT SPREAD.
I see blowout Celts.. Not betting a nickel today Beal might hit 50 ..
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2021 13:10:34 GMT -5
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Post by hedleylamarr on Feb 14, 2021 13:16:35 GMT -5
Awful shooting so far
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2021 13:17:09 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2021 13:17:56 GMT -5
5 mins into it ... 10-8 Wiz
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2021 13:20:06 GMT -5
OJ three from corner is short ... Beal's is not!
JB front rims a runner and Beal gets the +1 at the other end ... 15-8 awaiting the FT
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Post by kivancb on Feb 14, 2021 13:21:57 GMT -5
The game looks like the ones against the Pistons.
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Post by hedleylamarr on Feb 14, 2021 13:22:34 GMT -5
Nesmith sighting
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2021 13:22:55 GMT -5
JB layup from Grant 10-15
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2021 13:23:59 GMT -5
Nesmith fouled on 3 attempt ... makes 2-3
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2021 13:24:56 GMT -5
Kemba to the rim for a layup with a screen from TT
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2021 13:25:25 GMT -5
Kemba hits a three ... 17-19 (dwn 2)
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Post by cole on Feb 14, 2021 13:25:25 GMT -5
Let's run some more post-ups for G will
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2021 13:26:31 GMT -5
Let's run some more post-ups for G will
Who's covering him ... Hachimura?
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2021 13:29:59 GMT -5
JB for three!
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Post by hedleylamarr on Feb 14, 2021 13:30:47 GMT -5
REAL bad pass. Not on Grant
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Post by hedleylamarr on Feb 14, 2021 13:31:22 GMT -5
Now THAT was on Grant.........horrible passing
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2021 13:31:27 GMT -5
2nd TO by Grant ...
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2021 13:32:13 GMT -5
but Grant's a high IQ baller!
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