The Boston Celtics will travel to Phoenix Suns Saturday at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, with tipoff at 8:30 p.m. ET. This is the inaugural game of their seasonal series and is part of the NBA’s seven-game slate.
The Celtics, 48-14, are first in the East, having suffered back-to-back road losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers after blowing a 20-point lead and most recently to the defending champion Denver Nuggets. They are 11-2 in their previous 13 games.
Meanwhile, the Suns, 37-26, are sixth in the West and second in the Pacific Division. They are coming off back-to-back wins against the Denver Nuggets on the road and the Toronto Raptors at home on Thursday.
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Boston Celtics vs. Phoenix Suns Injury Report
Boston Celtics injury report for March 8
The Celtics listed three players on their injury report: C Neemias Queta (knee) is out; SF Jayson Tatum (ankle) is likely; SG Jaylen Brown (pelvis) is questionable.
What happened to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown?
The team’s two All-Stars, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, have uncertain statuses for the upcoming game, with Tatum listed as probable due to right ankle impingement and Brown questionable due to sacro strain. -iliac.
Additionally, two-way big man Neemias Queta was upgraded to probable after hyperextending his right knee.
Concerns about Tatum’s condition appear minimal, given his likely designation. He is believed to have injured his right ankle in the recent loss to the Nuggets.
The biggest uncertainty revolves around Brown, who has been listed as questionable over the past two games. His back problem, a more recent development, seemed to affect his performance in the game against the Nuggets.
Phoenix Suns injury report for March 9
The Suns listed four players on their injury report: SG Devin Booker (ankle) is questionable, while SF Josh Okogie (abdomen), SF Nassir Little (left knee) and SG Damion Lee (knee) are out. .
What happened to Devin Booker?
Phoenix Suns guard Diviner Booker was listed as questionable on the league’s injury report, following initial comments from head coach Frank Vogel that Booker was questionable for Saturday’s home game against the Boston Celtics.
Devin Booker has been out of the Phoenix Suns’ last three games due to a sprained ankle, initially suffered during last Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets.
He was ruled out for subsequent games against OKC Thunder, Denver Nuggets and Toronto before the showpiece matchup against the Boston Celtics.
The earlier designation of “questionable” for Saturday’s game could indicate progress in his recovery. Although speculation on Booker’s return varies, the prevailing estimate suggests a recovery period of 7-10 days from the date of the injury.
