With three starters on the injury report, the Celtics may be shorthanded when they play the Spurs on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Kristaps Porzingis (right knee irritation), Jrue Holiday (right elbow sprain), and Derrick White (left ankle sprain) are all doubtful.
The good news is that Jaylen Brown is off the injury report. He was sidelined for Monday’s victory over the Raptors due to hyperextension in his right knee. Before being downgraded to out on the injury report prior to Monday, Brown’s status was initially listed as questionable. However, the fact that he’s no longer even listed is encouraging for him.
Victor Wembanyama, the top pick, will attend a game in Boston for the first time ever. The C’s had previously faced him in San Antonio, where Wembanyama shown his unearthly abilities despite the team winning handily. The Spurs have struggled with a 7-32 record this season as they seek to stun the Celtics.
The Celtics have a 19-0 record in the Garden, which is a franchise-best start to a season, and they have yet to lose at home this year. Even with the departure of Wembanyama and the Spurs, this week will be significant in Boston. The Nuggets, the defending champions, will play at the Garden on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
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