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Celtics Reveal Game 4 Injury Report vs Knicks

Feb 28, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) tries to get away from Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and forward Sam Hauser (30) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
Feb 28, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) tries to get away from Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and forward Sam Hauser (30) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images | Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics will look to tie their second-round series against the New York Knicks on Monday.

They got on the board in the series on Saturday and have a great chance to tie the series in Game 4. However, the Celtics may need to do it without their veteran forward, Sam Hauser.

The Celtics listed Hauser as questionable ahead of Game 4.

Hauser missed Game 3 after being downgraded from doubtful to out due to a right ankle sprain. 

Hauser could be sidelined for a third straight game after suffering a right ankle sprain in Game 1 of the second round. On Sunday, head coach Joe Mazzulla noted that the sharpshooter is making progress and continues to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis, according to Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site. That said, Hauser’s potential absence isn’t expected to significantly impact Boston’s rotation.

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said that Hauser is "getting better, he's day-to-day," and that "he's a little bit better today than he was yesterday."

The 27-year-old sustained the ankle injury on May 5 and was later seen leaving the arena in a walking boot following the Game 1 defeat.

So far in the postseason, he’s posting averages of 2.7 points, 1.3 rebounds, 0.3 assists, and 0.2 steals across six appearances, while shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from beyond the arc in just over 13 minutes per game.

During the regular season, he appeared in 71 contests—including 19 starts—averaging 8.5 points and 3.2 rebounds over 21.7 minutes per game, while connecting on 41.6 percent of his shots from deep.

Game 4 is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m ET.

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