Celtics injury report: 2 rotation players listed for Grizzlies game

Celtics injury report: 2 rotation players listed for Grizzlies game

The Celtics finally end a busy stretch of their schedule with a game against the Grizzlies and Marcus Smart at TD Garden on Saturday at 8 p.m. The C’s have two rotation players listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday’s game.

Al Horford is out with a sprained left big toe, while Derrick White is likely out with a sprained right foot. Horford played 36 minutes in the Bucks’ win on Friday and his absence was expected since he didn’t play both games in a row. On the other hand, Kristaps Porzingis is ready to play after missing Friday’s game.

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The Grizzlies are without four players and a fifth player, Smart, is questionable with an ankle sprain. The anticipation for Smart is likely to be high in Boston since he has not yet played against his former team. He missed both games against the C’s last season due to injury.

“I’m excited to see Smart tomorrow as you all know how much he means to this city and this franchise,” Jayson Tatum said. “The ultimate Celtic, he will always be a Celtic for life. I had played with him for six years; I couldn’t imagine a time when I wouldn’t be on his team.”

Memphis is also hoping to hand Tatum the first loss of his career against the Grizzlies. Tatum is personally 13-0 against the Grizzlies in his career; The C’s have also won 16 of the last 17 between the teams.

The Grizzlies bring a 15-8 record into Saturday’s game and have returned to the top of the West standings. They had a nightmare year last season due to injuries, finishing with a 27-55 record. But now the young team wants to create some playoff excitement after some success in the regular season.

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