The Boston Celtics will return to TD Garden on Friday evening to compete against the Sacramento Kings. This is their inaugural night returning home following a four-game road excursion. They achieved a record of 3-1, with their sole defeat occurring against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They aspire to maintain their victorious momentum at home.
The Kings have started to improve with the dismissal of Mike Brown. Doug Christie has assumed the role of head coach in Sacramento, leading the team to five consecutive victories. Competing against the Celtics will be a significant challenge; yet, the Kings have been exhibiting exceptional basketball performance.
The injury reports for the Celtics’ game versus the Kings on Friday, January 10, are as follows.
Celtics injury report vs the Kings on Friday, January 10
Jordan Walsh is unavailable due to sickness.
Drew Peterson Unavailable due to concussion
Injury report for the Kings vs the Celtics on Friday, January 10
De’Aaron Fox OUT (hip joint)
Derrick White has been elevated from out to questionable for this game. He was absent in the Celtics’ 118-106 victory against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday due to sickness; however, he is not listed on the injury report ahead of Friday’s game.
Jordan Walsh, who was absent from the game in Denver due to sickness, will miss a second consecutive game against Sacramento.
Drew Peterson will be out for the game on Friday against Sacramento due to being in concussion protocol.
Jaylen Brown participated in the Celtics’ final two games; nevertheless, it is noteworthy that he was contending with a shoulder strain beforehand. Furthermore, Kristaps Porzingis recently indicated that he has only recovered to approximately 85% of his usual condition. He has experienced intermittent lower-leg problems during the year following offseason surgery to address a foot problem.
The injury report for the Kings is minimal. The sole player mentioned is standout point guard De’Aaron Fox, who is contending with a hip issue. He has been excluded from the game owing to a right gluteal contusion.
Despite this, Fox was observed at Kings practice on Wednesday, indicating his ongoing efforts to return.
Anticipated starting lineups for Celtics versus Kings
This is presumably the lineup the Celtics will utilize, contingent upon injuries:
Derrick White
Jrue Holiday
Jaylen Brown
Jayson Tatum
Kristaps Porzingis
The potential configuration of the Kings’ initial five players is as follows:
De’Aaron Fox Malik Monk
DeMar DeRozan Keegan Murray
Domantas Sabonis
