The Boston Celtics will likely have Sam Hauser back in the lineup when they face the Indiana Pacers in an East Finals rematch on Wednesday night. Hauser has been upgraded to probable after missing the past three games due to lower back pain. With Kristaps Porzingis still out, the Celtics have started the season with a 4-0 record, including three wins without Hauser.
In Hauser’s absence, Payton Pritchard has stepped up on the bench, scoring 28 points in the latest win over the Bucks. Other players like Jordan Walsh, Xavier Tillman, and Neemias Queta have also seen increased minutes. Coach Mazzulla praised the bench’s versatility and readiness to step up.
The Celtics will face a struggling Pacers team who have lost three straight games and will be missing James Wiseman due to injury. The game will tip off at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Boston fans can look forward to Hauser’s return and see how the bench players continue to contribute in various ways. The Celtics will be aiming to extend their winning streak and maintain their spot at the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
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