The Celtics and Timberwolves meet up at 7 p.m. Wednesday in what is a crucial matchup between the top team in each conference. Boston gets some mixed news when it comes to the injury report for that game.
On the positive side, Jayson Tatum is no longer listed after missing Monday’s game against the Pacers. But three rotation players are also listed: Jrue Holiday (elbow sprain management), Al Horford (non-COVID illness) and Kristaps Porzingis (right knee contusion) are all questionable for Monday.
Tatum sat Monday’s loss to the Pacers because of left ankle sprain management, which he suffered against the Warriors on Dec. 19. He’s missed a few games occasionally to make sure he’s still healthy, though he’s also been playing through the sprain.
Holiday has been bogged down by that right elbow sprain recently, which has also forced him to miss a couple games. Notably, Porzingis was questionable going into Monday’s game against the Pacers before eventually playing. But that was because of right eye irritation. The knee contusion is new as the C’s will monitor how the big man is feeling ahead of Wednesday’s game.
The Celtics suffered a loss to the Pacers after a controversial finish, but they still have a league-best 28-8 record. The Wolves have been a pleasant surprise this season as they’re currently 25-10. Minnesota does play the Magic on Tuesday in Orlando, so the Wolves will be playing a back-to-back Wednesday. Regardless, it should be a fun game as the C’s look to avenge their early-season loss in Minnesota.
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