Injuries have tested the Celtics all year long, but Brad Stevens has been dealt an extremely tough hand for the Celtics national showdown against the Wizards on Wednesday night. The team announced on Wednesday morning that six key rotation players will be out for the matchup. Here's the rundown:
#NEBHInjuryReport for tonight's game vs. Washington:
Brown (concussion) - OUT
Hayward (left ankle rehab) - OUT
Horford (illness) - OUT
Irving (left knee soreness) - OUT
Smart (right thumb sprain) - OUT
Tatum (low back tightness) - PROBABLE
Theis (left knee meniscal tear) - OUT
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 14, 2018
Brad Stevens
Marcus Smart
Al Horford
BSJ Analysis:
Kadeem Allen
Jabari Bird
Shane Larkin
John Wall
Guards: Rozier, Larkin, Allen, Bird(?)
Wings and Swings: Tatum, Morris, Ojeleye, Nader, Yabusele
Bigs: Baynes, Monroe