Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) listed as probable against the Pelicans

The Boston Celtics introduced that Malcolm Brogdon is formally possible for tomorrow night time’s recreation towards the New Orleans Pelicans after lacking primarily the final week of motion with proper hamstring tightness.

Brogdon exited final Friday’s recreation towards the Denver Nuggets within the first half after feeling some tightness, which induced him to overlook the following 3.5 half video games. Whereas he’s been out, although, the Celtics have continued to increase their successful streak, culminating in a 25-point win final night time towards the Atlanta Hawks with out both Brogdon or Marcus Sensible. Getting Brogdon again ought to assist the Celtics really feel much more safe in extending the win streak.

Talking of Marcus Sensible, he’s coping with ankle irritation that induced him to take a seat out the final recreation towards Atlanta. He was beforehand possible for Atlanta earlier than finally sitting out, so the truth that he’s questionable now could level to him sitting out one other recreation to get extra relaxation on the ankle. The common season is a marathon, not a dash.

If Sensible can’t go and Brogdon can play, don’t count on to see a change to Atlanta’s beginning lineup. Brogdon has performed in a reserve function all yr that will very effectively earn him Sixth Man of the Yr honors in a couple of months’ time. Derrick White carried out admirably in Sensible and Brogdon’s absence, so I can see Joe Mazzulla persevering with with that group that additionally options Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Grant Williams and Al Horford.

The New Orleans Pelicans have been with out Zion Williamson the final two video games with a proper foot contusion. Boston will tackle the Pelicans tomorrow night time at 8:30 p.m. ET in New Orleans.