The Boston Celtics will host the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are among the Celtics listed on the injury report. So, are they playing tonight vs. the Hawks?
Brown is in the middle of an especially strong season. Both Brown and White are impactful players, however. Boston is hoping to have both players available for the game.
Here's everything we know about Jaylen Brown and Derrick White's injury statuses for tonight's game vs. the Hawks.
Jaylen Brown, Derrick White's injury statuses vs. Hawks
Brown (left Achilles tendinitis) and White (right knee contusion) were initially both listed as questionable on the NBA injury report. The Celtics have since announced that Brown is out while White is available.
The Celtics will enter play with a 48-24 overall record. They are in second place in the Eastern Conference standings. As for the Hawks, they are 41-32 and in fifth place in the East.
The game on Friday should be competitive. Brown and White's injury statuses will be of the utmost importance as Boston hopes to earn the win at home. When it comes to the question of if Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are playing tonight, the answer is no for Brown and yes for White.
Celtics injury report
The Celtics have four players listed on the injury report.
- Jaylen Brown (left Achilles tendinitis): Out
- Derrick White (right knee contusion): Available
- Neemias Queeta (right thumb sprain): Available
- Nikola Vucevic (right ring finger fracture): Out
Hawks injury report
The Hawks have three players listed on the injury report.
- RayJ Dennis (G League two-way) Doubtful
- Keshon Gilbert (G League two-way): Doubtful
- Așa Newell (G League on assignment): Doubtful
