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Celtics Face Bucks Without Key Players

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The Boston Celtics face a challenging game against the Milwaukee Bucks tonight, with key players like Jaylen Brown, Neemias Queta, and Jayson Tatum out due to injury, illness, and recovery. Coach Joe Mazzulla praised Quetas rebounding and physical play in the previous game. Lineup changes are expected, with Payton Pritchard and Hugo Gonzalez or Jordan Walsh potentially starting for Brown. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been out for over five weeks with a right calf strain, is listed as questionable and could play with a minutes restriction, adding to the Celtics roster challenges.

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Celtics Face Bucks Without Key Players

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NBA News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Celtics Face Bucks Without Key Players. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00It's March 2 for the NBA. Let's get into it. The Boston Celtics head into a tough matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks tonight at 7.30 PM Eastern time. Boston is shorthanded with key injuries and rest days, while Milwaukee gears up for a potential boost from Giannis Ante Toe KO own, Bo's return. Jalen Brown sits out with an illness after dropping 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists in last night's win over Philadelphia. Nia Mayas-Caita gets a rest following his career high, 27 points, and 17 rebounds. Jason Tatum remains sideline, recovering from right Achilles tendon trouble. Coach Joe Mazula highlighted Caita's strong rebounding on both ends and his physical play in the paint. That effort helped Boston overcome Philly despite the absences. Line-up changes Loom for the Celtics, who lack ball handlers. Loom for Paine Pritchard to stay on the bench, with Hugo Gonzalez or Jordan Walsh possibly starting for Brown, and Caita's spot might go to another big.

1:02Meanwhile, Giannis could return after missing over 5 weeks with a right calf strain. He's listed as questionable, pending a pregame workout, and would play under a minute's restriction. His ball drawing ability ramps up the challenge for Boston's thin roster. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. Do not just fall asleep. Drifting to what you are listening to, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.

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