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1:06Concern for Celtics After Tatum's Poor Shooting?
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1:26What Are The Expectations For The Celtics This Season?
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1:30How Worried Should Celtics Be After Losing To The Pistons
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1:12How Impressive Was Paul George's Celtics Debut?
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0:52Highlights: Celtics at Pistons (10/20)
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1:31Can Knicks Compete in Tougher Eastern Conference?
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1:41Knicks Table Extension Talks to Focus on Season Ahead
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9:21NBA Strips Clippers of Five First-Round Picks
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0:50RJ Luis Jr. Cleared to Play for LSU
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1:13LeBron James Games To Watch: First Boston Game
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0:53LeBron James Games To Watch: First Home Game
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0:50LeBron James Games To Watch: Christmas Day Game
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1:59Jaylen Brown Returns to Boston
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0:45NBA Opening Day Includes 3PM Game and LeBron's Philly Debut
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Top Celtics News
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Celtics' Mike Conley: Outside of rotation
Conley (coach's decision) didn't play during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.
Conley wasn't expected to be a significant part of Boston's Opening Night backcourt mix. The 39-year-old point guard is serving as a veteran presence in the locker room for the Celtics.
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Celtics' Luka Garza: Limited to eight minutes
Garza recorded two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two rebounds in eight minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.
Garza's first regular-season appearance was cut short by foul trouble, as he picked up four personal fouls in just over eight minutes. The reserve big man grabbed both of his rebounds on the offensive glass but missed his two attempts from beyond the arc. With Mitchell Robinson starting and Neemias Queta playing 22 minutes off the bench, Garza appears to be firmly behind both centers in Boston's rotation.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Scoreless in 10 minutes
Gonzalez accumulated zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds over 10 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to Detroit.
Gonzalez saw limited action after a productive preseason in which he showcased improved perimeter shooting. The second-year wing attempted just one shot and finished with a team-worst minus-15 rating. With Boston leaning more heavily on Sam Hauser and Baylor Scheierman off the bench, Gonzalez may struggle to secure enough minutes for meaningful fantasy production.
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Celtics' Baylor Scheierman: Perfect from deep
Scheierman produced eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.
Scheierman made the most of his limited offensive opportunities, converting both three-point attempts while adding a steal. He matched Sam Hauser's playing time as Boston distributed minutes among its reserve wings, but Scheierman's four shot attempts highlight the difficulty of producing consistent fantasy numbers in a supporting role. His perimeter shooting could help him earn additional opportunities as the season progresses.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Scores 11 off bench
Hauser chipped in 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to Detroit.
Hauser provided efficient perimeter scoring off Boston's bench, knocking down three of his five attempts from beyond the arc without committing a turnover. He finished with a plus-five rating despite the loss, though his 18-minute workload suggests his fantasy contributions will depend heavily on three-point shooting rather than consistent opportunities in other categories.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Blocks two shots in reserve role
Queta amassed three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.
Queta played more minutes than starting center Mitchell Robinson, who logged 18 but struggled to make an impact offensively and committed four fouls. The two blocks and a steal helped salvage his fantasy production, and his playing time suggests Boston could continue splitting center minutes between Queta and Robinson. However, the timeshare may limit Queta's rebounding and scoring opportunities.
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Celtics' Payton Pritchard: Notches 17 points off bench
Pritchard finished with 17 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to Detroit.
Pritchard matched Derrick White for Boston's second-highest scoring total despite the former coming off the bench. The guard generated much of his offense at the charity stripe, converting seven of eight attempts while committing zero turnovers. His 28-minute workload suggests he'll remain a significant part of the Celtics' backcourt rotation, although his limited playmaking in the opener was less encouraging for fantasy managers.
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Celtics' Derrick White: Hands out eight dimes
White produced 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), one rebound, eight assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.
White finished second on the Celtics in assists behind Jayson Tatum's 11 while knocking down three triples in an efficient shooting performance. The veteran guard committed four turnovers, but his substantial playing time and involvement as a secondary playmaker provide a solid foundation for his fantasy value alongside Tatum and Paul George.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Drops a donut in start
Walsh had zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 13 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.
Walsh failed to score despite earning the start, logging just 13 minutes. Having Walsh as a starter was certainly a curious move, and first impressions were not good. Even if he is to remain with the opening five, Walsh is not someone fantasy managers need to pay too much attention to, outside of very deep leagues.
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Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Quiet in starting role
Robinson posted four points (2-2 FG, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.
Robinson was given the starting nod for the season opener, supplanting Neemias Queta. Despite the promotion, Robinson still played just 18 minutes, providing very little outside of his three combined steals and blocks. Luka Garza also featured in the rotation, logging eight minutes off the bench. Given that all three could spend time at the center spot, it's hard to know who should be prioritized in fantasy. For now, let's work under the assumption that Queta will play the most minutes, perhaps providing him with the safest floor.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Double-doubles in loss
Tatum closed with 13 points (6-23 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and 11 assists across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.
Tatum simply couldn't get anything going from the floor, en route to just 13 points, including 0-of-7 from the perimeter. If we're being honest, this could be one of his worst shooting performances of the season, a reassuring fact for fantasy managers. With that said, Tatum certainly had his fingerprints all over the game, handing out a game-high 11 assists. It appeared as though his playmaking was by design, an interesting wrinkle, should it be an ongoing theme.
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Celtics' Paul George: Dominates in regular-season opener
George tallied 38 points (12-21 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, five steals and three assists across 31 minutes in Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.
George turned in an efficient shooting performance, particularly from three-point range, en route to a game-high 38 points in his regular-season debut with the Celtics. The veteran forward provided a well-rounded stat line, as he led all players in triples and steals while finishing as the Celtics' second-leading rebounder. George will look to remain highly productive when Boston hosts New York on Friday.
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Celtics' Jordan Walsh: Confirmed as starter
Walsh is starting Tuesday's season opener against the Pistons, per Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston.
This was the expectation after Walsh worked with Boston's other members of the first unit throughout the preseason. He's getting the first crack as a starter in favor of Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman.
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Celtics' Neemias Queta: Coming off bench
Queta will come off the bench for Tuesday's season opener against Detroit, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Mitchell Robinson has officially won the starting job at center, though this position battle will be one to watch. Given Robinson's durability concerns, this could become a timeshare at the center spot.
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Celtics' Chris Cenac: Not starting Tuesday
Cenac is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's season opener against Detroit, per Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston.
This is an expected shift in role after Cenac started Boston's preseason finale. With the Celtics' frontcourt healthy, the rookie big man is not likely to see meaningful playing time.
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Celtics' Mitchell Robinson: Drawing start at center
Robinson will open the season as the starting center Tuesday against Detroit, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Robinson was considered the favorite to start, and he officially wins the job for the season opener. He's had trouble staying healthy in the past, so it will be interesting to see how the minutes are divvied up between him and Neemias Queta.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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| Team |
113.0 (3rd) |
121.0 (6th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| R. Luis Jr. SF RJ Luis Jr. SF | Not Injury Related |
| D. Carter SG Devin Carter SG | Illness |