While they are still the best team in the NBA currently, the Boston Celtics have had a few issues lately.
They have lost four of their last seven games, with surprising defeats at the hands of the Orlando Magic, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, and others.
They are set to face off against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night but they will be short-handed when they do.
The Celtics say Al Horford and Robert Williams are questionable for tonight’s game against the 76ers, and Jaylen Brown is available. Marcus Smart remains out.
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Boston’s injury report says that both Al Horford and Robert Williams are “questionable” for the big game against Philly, while Jaylen Brown is available and Marcus Smart is still out.
If both Horford and Williams are out, it’ll pose a big threat to the Celtics.
They are the leading big men for the team and their absence really hurts the team’s defensive end.
That will be especially true since the 76ers are one of the biggest teams in the East, with Joel Embiid being a towering and powerful physical player.
If both Horford and Williams are out, will the team be able to slow the 76ers down?
The health of both of these players is a point of concern for the Celtics.
They have suffered many injuries over the last couple of years and have spent a lot of time off the court.
Because of that, most analysts believe the Celtics may attempt to land a healthy power forward or center before Thursday’s trade deadline.
But can they do that without giving up one or both of these big men?
Fans of the team will be paying close attention to the Celtics on Wednesday to see if Horford and Williams play.
If they don’t, they will be paying attention to how Boston can get by without them.
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