The Celtics assigned Scheierman to the G League's Maine Celtics on Thursday. Scheierman hasn't made an NBA appearance since Dec. 2. The rookie guard should continue to receive increased playing time while in the G League.
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1.3Player GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 A/TO +/- 3PA 3PM 3P% 2PA 2PM 2P% FGA FGM FG% FTA FTM FT% PF DREB OREB TS% P. Pritchard SG30028.715.33.73.20.10.91.1203.0+1488.73.641.4%2.41.665.8%11.15.246.7%1.51.384.8%1.6694164.8%K. Porziņģis PF111127.218.36.41.61.50.70.7002.3+296.12.032.8%7.44.155.6%13.56.145.3%4.84.184.9%2.2551558.7%J. Walsh SF2117.71.21.10.20.30.20.2001.0+161.20.220.0%0.40.262.5%1.60.530.3%0.10.150.0%0.514838.4%J. Holiday PG262630.612.24.33.70.40.91.5002.5+1225.41.832.6%4.52.759.3%10.04.544.8%1.71.588.9%1.5832957.0%J. Davison PG504.81.20.40.20.00.21.2000.2-300.60.233.3%0.40.250.0%1.00.440.0%0.40.250.0%0.22051.0%N. Queta C24516.45.34.70.70.90.30.7001.0+890.10.00.0%3.52.364.3%3.62.362.8%1.00.875.0%2.0743965.2%D. Peterson PF7011.62.92.30.60.30.30.4001.3-51.90.630.8%0.30.150.0%2.10.733.3%1.00.985.7%1.012455.3%J. Tatum SF272736.629.09.55.60.51.22.81512.0+24610.64.037.5%10.05.656.1%20.69.646.6%7.25.880.5%2.62401660.9%D. White SG292934.417.14.84.71.01.11.7102.8+2139.13.639.0%3.92.357.9%13.05.844.7%2.31.984.8%2.11083061.1%J. Springer PG1004.31.01.20.30.00.30.1003.0-350.30.00.0%0.80.337.5%1.10.327.3%0.70.457.1%0.48435.5%506.80.81.40.40.00.20.0000.0-101.20.00.0%0.80.225.0%2.00.210.0%0.40.4100.0%0.65218.4%232028.19.15.42.20.90.70.9102.4+1475.32.139.7%2.21.358.0%7.43.445.0%0.40.480.0%1.61022159.9%S. Hauser PF23221.87.93.41.00.20.90.4003.0+1085.52.037.0%1.10.876.0%6.62.943.4%0.10.1100.0%1.3591959.2%X. Tillman PF1818.41.01.80.30.20.30.3001.0+40.90.218.8%0.80.228.6%1.70.423.3%0.10.150.0%0.725829.1%24317.04.74.91.51.00.50.4004.1+1110.00.00.0%2.91.861.4%2.91.861.4%1.51.177.1%1.2655366.2%J. Brown SF252535.623.86.04.70.31.32.8301.7+2077.12.332.2%12.46.451.5%19.48.644.4%5.94.372.8%2.51153554.1%
Celtics Roster
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| Player | GP | MPG | PPG | Sta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | 25 | 35.6 | 23.8 | ACT |
| JD Davison | 5 | 4.8 | 1.2 | ACT |
| Sam Hauser | 23 | 21.8 | 7.9 | ACT |
| Jrue Holiday | 26 | 30.6 | 12.2 | GTD |
| Al Horford | 23 | 28.1 | 9.1 | ACT |
| Luke Kornet | 24 | 17 | 4.7 | ACT |
| Drew Peterson | 7 | 11.6 | 2.9 | ACT |
| Kristaps Porziņģis | 11 | 27.2 | 18.3 | GTD |
| Payton Pritchard | 30 | 28.7 | 15.3 | ACT |
| Neemias Queta | 24 | 16.4 | 5.3 | ACT |
| Baylor Scheierman | 5 | 6.8 | 0.8 | ACT |
| Jaden Springer | 10 | 4.3 | 1 | ACT |
| Jayson Tatum | 27 | 36.6 | 29 | ACT |
| Xavier Tillman | 18 | 8.4 | 1 | ACT |
| Jordan Walsh | 21 | 7.7 | 1.2 | ACT |
| Anton Watson | 0 | 0 | 0 | ACT |
| Derrick White | 29 | 34.4 | 17.1 | ACT |
Celtics Injury Report
The Celtics assigned Scheierman to the G League's Maine Celtics on Thursday. Scheierman hasn't made an NBA appearance since Dec. 2. The rookie guard should continue to receive increased playing time while in the G League.
Holiday (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pacers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports. Holiday is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to a right shoulder impingement. If the veteran forward is downgraded to out against Indiana, Payton Pritchard will likely receive an increased role.
Porzingis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pacers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports. Porzingis suffered a left ankle sprain against Philadelphia on Wednesday and is now in danger of missing Friday's contest. While it appears that the 29-year-old big man has avoided a long-term injury, Al Horford and Luke Kornet are candidates to receive increased playing time if Porzingis is unable to suit up against Indiana.
Kornet amassed six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 118-114 loss to the 76ers. Despite losing to the Celtics on Christmas Day, Kornet had a solid performance, ripping down double-digit rebounds and helping Boston remain competitive after Kristaps Porzingis went down with an injury against Philadelphia. Kornet could see a bump in minutes if Porzingis misses time with the ankle injury.
Horford closed with 17 points (6-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 118-114 loss to the 76ers. Horford's starting nods have become more sporadic since Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) returned to the lineup, but the former was solid Wednesday by posting 17 points and matching a season high with five threes as part of the Celtics' first unit. Over 20 games as a starter in 2024-25, Horford is averaging 9.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.9 blocks, 0.8 steals and 2.4 three-pointers in 28.7 minutes. Those may not be the most impressive figures, but fantasy managers in nine-category leagues might be interested in the veteran big man's decent shooting splits, low rate of turnovers and ability to chip in across the board, making Horford an asset to monitor ahead of Friday's tilt against the Pacers, with Porzingis still nursing an ankle injury.
Tatum (illness) ended with 32 points (11-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 118-114 loss to the 76ers. After being a late scratch ahead of Monday's loss to the Magic due to a non-COVID illness, Tatum filled the box score with a team-high 32 points and 15 boards while logging his 15th double-double of the year in his Christmas Day return. Over his last nine games, the superstar forward is averaging a robust 30.1 points, 12.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 0.7 steals and 3.9 three-pointers. If star big man Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is unable to suit up for Friday's game against Indiana, Tatum would figure to shoulder even more of a load on offense than he already does for the Celtics on a nightly basis, likely making him an even more appealing fantasy asset in this case.
Brown closed Wednesday's 118-114 loss to Philadelphia with 23 points (10-23 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-3 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in 43 minutes. It was a solid effort on both ends of the floor by Brown, who has now reached double digits in scoring during each of his 25 appearances for the Celtics this season. Since the calendar turned to December, Brown has averaged 22.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.8 three-pointers through his last 10 outings. Although the 28-year-old star forward is shooting a career-low 44.4 percent from the floor and 32.2 percent from downtown on the campaign as a whole, he's compensated for those shortcomings a bit with his defense and playmaking in the form of a career-high 4.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
Porzingis was seen leaving the Celtics' locker room without any visible brace around his left ankle, Jay King of The Athletic reports. The Celtics finished their Christmas game without Porzingis, who logged nine points (3-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three assists and two rebounds in 13 minutes. Despite not returning to the Celtics' loss to the 76ers, the 29-year-old exiting the C's locker room without a brace suggests his left ankle is not in as bad shape as it has been perceived. Porzingis will hold an injury tag for the time being, with the Celtics now preparing for a home game against the Pacers on Friday.