Celtics-Pacers Injury Report Including the Latest on Payton Pritchard
The Celtics are nearly at full strength heading into Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Pacers.
Here is the latest on the injury report for both teams:
Boston Celtics
Payton Pritchard (knee) is questionable for Game 2. He missed Game 1 with a sprained MCL but participated in practice on Monday.
Robert Williams (knee) is probable for Game 2. He played in Game 1 but was limited to 20 minutes due to a sore knee.
Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) is out for Game 2. He has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury.
Indiana Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) is out for Game 2. He has missed the last two games with a sprained ankle.
Myles Turner (foot) is probable for Game 2. He played in Game 1 but was limited to 25 minutes due to a sore foot.
Daniel Theis (knee) is out for Game 2. He has missed the last two games with a knee injury.
The Celtics are 64-18 heading into Game 2, while the Pacers are 47-35. The Celtics won Game 1 by a score of 117-107.
Conclusion
The Celtics are the clear favorites to win Game 2 and take a 2-0 lead in the series. The Pacers will need to find a way to slow down Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown without Haliburton on the floor. If they can't, the Celtics could be on their way to the NBA Finals.
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