Celtics Face Knicks With Key Players Questionable

Four-fifths of Boston's starting lineup, including Jaylen Brown (left Achilles tendinitis), Sam Hauser (low back spasm), Neemias Queta (right toe sprain), and Derrick White (right knee contusion), are listed as questionable for Thursday's contest.

Only Jayson Tatum is confirmed to play in the high-stakes game, which could clinch the second seed in the Eastern Conference for Boston with a victory. The Celtics are coming off a hard-fought win over the Hornets and will play a back-to-back set this week.