SAD NEWS: As Boston celtics key player will miss the rest of the march due to…….

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were on the verge of missing yesterday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. They succeeded, and although it was a resounding victory, the news of Robert Williams’ meniscus tear had some tragic ramifications. The Jays believe that none of their injuries will be serious, so missing the second game of a road back-to-back is just being prudent. Even while the team’s seventh straight victory today would be very beneficial in guaranteeing a postseason berth and solidifying a firm grasp on the top seed, maintaining excellent health is even more crucial.

Following the game last night, Jayson Tatum mentioned that his right patella tendinopathy could have been caused by the extra work he put in to play basketball for three years in a row without a real break. He has overexerted his knees with the Bubble, the Olympics, and a few deep playoff runs. Fortunately, he and Brown were both able to play yesterday, albeit for a short while. They shouldn’t be expected to miss any important time.

Given how crucial Al Horford is to the club in light of Williams’ injury absence, giving him this rest isn’t a bad idea even though he is still out for personal reasons. Because Horford is a vital component of the NBA’s best defense, the Celtics won’t be able to win on defense if he isn’t playing at his best while Williams is out.

Both Grant Williams and Daniel Theis (many thanks to Brad for a terrific deadline deal) play bigger roles now, and maybe Ime Udoka’s plan will continue to function even with less of his normal staff members accessible. The Celtics should ideally just stop crushing opponents and settle for merely defeating them. The first test will be held tonight. Athletes like as Aaron Nesmith, Nik Stauskas, and the recently signed Juwan