The Boston Celtics could be without starting guard Payton Pritchard when they face the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.Pritchard is listed as questionable with left ankle soreness. He missed Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks,

The Boston Celtics could be without Jaylen Brown when they face the Sacramento Kings on Friday

Jaylen Brown was downgraded on the Celtics injury report ahead of their 7:30 p.m. Friday game against the Kings. Brown is listed as doubtful with left hamstring tightness and a right knee contusion. Neemias Queta is also listed with an illness, but he’s probable. Jayson Tatum remains out with his Achilles rehab.

Celtics wing Baylor Scheierman isn't a household name, so opposing benches don't treat him like one. But, he wouldn't have it any other way.

"I’m pleased with where he’s grown defensively for us," said Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla.

Celtics starting center Neemias Queta was cut by the Kings two years ago, and exacted some revenge with 15 rebounds and three blocks.

The Celtics had their chances late, but they fell just short to the Bulls 114-111 on Saturday in Chicago. Kevin Huerter hit the game-winning 3-pointer with just 0.2 seconds left on the clock to send the C’s to a loss.

A sidelined superstar and key rotation losses were supposed to send the Celtics into the play-in.

Second-year Boston Celtics wing Baylor Scheierman is carving out a larger role, showing offensive efficiency and defensive growth while embracing his underdog status in the NBA.

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