Late word that Jaylen Brown is out tonight means the Celtics are required to circle the wagons once more, but this well-oiled Boston machine seems impervious to any roster disruptions, having dealt successfully with Jayson Tatum's absence all season. Resourcefulness is a Celtics trademark and stepping into the breach as featured scorers are likely the very capable Derrick White and certainly Payton Pritchard, Boston's best sixth man since John Havlicek in the 60s, and off of a 30-point showcase in the romp past the Lakers on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Suns appear in a bit of trouble, as the absence of Dillon Brooks removes much of the fire and brimstone from the lineup, and Sunday's 92-77 loss to Portland looks an ominous red flag. Play Celtics
FanDuel at +110. Payton Pritchard has cleared this assists line in all five games that Jaylen Brown has missed this season. And even with Brown, Pritchard has 7+ assists in five of the last six games. Even in a tougher than average matchup, this plus-money player prop is worth a bet.
White posted 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 144-106 preseason win over the 76ers.
Green recorded 18 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 102-98 preseason win over the Spurs.
Brooks totaled 15 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Saturday's 102-98 preseason win over San Antonio.
Ighodaro closed with eight points (4-7 FG), five rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks in 21 minutes during Saturday's 102-98 preseason win over the Spurs.
Ighodaro closed with eight points (4-7 FG), five rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks in 21 minutes during Saturday's 102-98 preseason win over the Spurs.
Brooks totaled 15 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Saturday's 102-98 preseason win over San Antonio.
Maluach closed with 10 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 23 minutes during Saturday's 102-98 preseason win over the Spurs.
Head coach Jordan Ott said Friday that Bridges' (ankle) X-rays came back negative, and he participated in Friday's practice, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Mitchell recorded 10 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Thursday's 124-113 preseason victory over Cleveland.
Carter finished with 17 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Thursday's 124-113 preseason win over Cleveland.
