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Celtics Rule Out Multiple Starters for Tuesday's Tilt vs. Jazz
Monday night at the Moda Center, the Boston Celtics registered their 50th win of the season, earning a 121-99 victory vs. the Portland Trail Blazers.
A day later, the C's cap their five-game stay away from TD Garden with a matchup against the Utah Jazz.
With this being the second night of a back-to-back, Al Horford will not play due to a left big toe sprain. The 16-year veteran finished with 11 points, four rebounds, four assists, and three blocks vs. Portland.
Boston's also ruled out Jaylen Brown, who's dealing with a sacroiliac strain. The Mayo Clinic defines that injury as follows:
"A painful condition that affects one or both sacroiliac joints. These joints sit where the lower spine and pelvis meet. Sacroiliitis can cause pain and stiffness in the buttocks or lower back, and the pain might go down one or both legs."
The three-time All-Star scored a game-high 27 points against the Trail Blazers. He also chipped in six rebounds and five assists.
Kristaps Porzingis will miss his third straight contest because of a right hamstring strain.
With Horford and Porzingis out, it would hardly be a surprise if Xavier Tillman, who did not play in Portland, is in line for heavy minutes in Utah.
Svi Mykhailiuk, inactive for Monday's tilt for personal reasons, is questionable for Tuesday's game vs. the Jazz.
Further Reading
'Always Ready': Celtics Second Unit Shines in Portland
Jayson Tatum Plays Entire Second Half vs. Suns: 'Don't Really Say That Many Times'
Jaylen Brown's Evolution Crucial to Celtics' Desire to Win with More Than Talent
Celtics Embracing Challenge to Go Beyond Most Talented
Jayson Tatum Opens Up About Sacrificing in Celtics' Title Pursuit: 'It's a Process'
Brad Stevens Discusses Celtics' Plan for Final Roster Spot
Marcus Smart Shares How Boston Shaped Him, His Message to Celtics Fans
Celtics Maturation Molded by Experience: 'It Builds, Like, an Armor'
Jaylen Brown Quieting Doubters, Validating What He Always Believed: 'Earn Everybody's Trust'
Joe Mazzulla Discusses Identity, Evolution of Celtics' Offense: 'Balance of Pace and Execution'
