On Saturday, the Boston Celtics will play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York. The game will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET. The NBA’s three-game schedule includes this matchup, which is the fourth game of their season series and in which the Celtics are ahead 3-0.The Celtics, 44-12, lead the East and have a 9-1 record, which is their best record in their last ten games. On Thursday, they defeated the Chicago Bulls 129–112 away. Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Jaylen Brown combined for 74 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists.
The Knicks, 34-22, who are fourth in the East, defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 110-96 on Thursday to end a four-game losing run.
The Knicks held the 76ers to 44.0% and 34.5% shooting, respectively, while shooting 38 of 79 at 48.1%, including 15 of 34 from the 3-point line at 44.1%.
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics injury report
Boston Celtics’ February 24 injury reportAs of this writing, none of the Boston Celtics’ players were on the injured list, and they should all be available.
Predicted starting lineup for the Boston Celtics on February 24Jaylen Brown will start at small forward, Jayson Tatum at point guard, Derrick White at small forward, Jrue Holiday at point guard, and Kristaps Porzingis at center.
The New York Knicks’ February 24 injury report
Four players are listed as injured on the Knicks’ roster. SF’s OG Anunoby (elbow), C Mitchell Robinson (ankle), and PF Julius Randle (shoulder) are all out, and PG Duane Washington Jr. (thumb) is questionable at game time.
Player Condition Injury
Mitchell Robinson Out Ankle Julius Randle Out Shoulder OG Anunoby Out Elbow
Duane Washington Jr.’s decision during the gameThe thumb
What became of OG Anunoby and Julius Randle?
On January 27, Julius Randle left the Miami Heat game in the fourth quarter following a collision with Heat player Jaime Jaquez Jr.Making a drive to the basket, Randle fell hard on his right side and was clearly uncomfortable. Helped along the way by the Knicks medical personnel, he soon headed to the locker room
According to a league insider, Julius Randle’s recuperation and training regimen are going smoothly and without any problems.For the most part, Randle and the New York Knicks are talking about possible surgeries as preventative measures.When questioned about the possibility of surgery after the season, Randle remained evasive.After pregame warmups on January 29, during a road game against the Hornets, OG Anunoby decided he wasn’t ready to play.His right shooting elbow, which he has used to make 3-pointers at a 39% clip since being traded from the Toronto Raptors on December 31, became inflamed, so he made the decision not to participate.
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