Neemias Queta and Derrick White were both held out as the Celtics managed injuries during the second half of a back-to-back, with a crowded upcoming schedule looming, according to a separate report from Gary Washburn.
Queta is dealing with a sprained left ankle, while White has a right calf contusion.
Boston faces a demanding stretch with games on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, and head coach Joe Mazzulla suggested that additional rotation players may also get rest in the coming days.
Mazzulla explained that the team’s depth will be essential: “I think that’s where we talk about playing everybody comes into play and, you know, just relying on the depth of those, especially the young guys,” he said.
He emphasized that every player must be prepared to contribute whenever called upon.
“So that’s why I think it’s important everyone comes into the game ready to impact. And so that’s the case (Sunday). I think it will be over the next week or so, and points in time throughout the season. So trying to make that a strength of ours, just, you know, by the guys that we have available.”
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