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Rhyne Howard - Versatile contributor in victory Howard finished Wednesday's 97-71 Game 3 victory over Golden State with 16 points (4-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-10 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and five steals over 27 minute...

Impact Howard was limited to five points during Monday's Game 2 victory, but she bounced back in the scoring column Wednesday while also racking up at least five steals for a second consecutive matchup. Across her eight postseason appearances, Howard has averaged 16.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.9 steals in 35.4 minutes per game.

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Isobel Borlase - Solid contributor in Game 3 victory Borlase finished Wednesday's 97-71 Game 3 win over the Valkyries with 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes.

Impact Borlase had totaled just six points over her last two appearances, but she scored in double figures for the third time in her last five outings Wednesday as the Dream secured a comfortable victory. Across her last five appearances, Borlase has averaged 7.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in 17.8 minutes per game while playing exclusively off the bench.

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Why Paul George got fined after 38-point Celtics debut Paul George scored 38 points against the Pistons in his Celtics debut, though he also picked up a fine from that game.

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Angel Reese - Logs another double-double in Game 3 win Reese recorded 21 points (7-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and three steals across 34 minutes in Wednesday's 97-71 Game 3 win over the Valkyries.

Impact After dropping a 30-point, 16-rebound double-double in Monday's Game 2 win, Reese delivered another massive double-double Wednesday. The star forward led all players in scoring and rebounds, securing her third double-double in as many Finals appearances. She also turned in an extremely efficient shooting performance and knocked down both of her three-point tries. Reese will look to remain highly productive at home in Game 4 on Saturday as the Dream attempt to jump out to a 3-1 series lead.

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Mike Conley - Outside of rotation Conley (coach's decision) didn't play during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Conley wasn't expected to be a significant part of Boston's Opening Night backcourt mix. The 39-year-old point guard is serving as a veteran presence in the locker room for the Celtics.

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Luka Garza - Limited to eight minutes Garza recorded two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and two rebounds in eight minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Garza's first regular-season appearance was cut short by foul trouble, as he picked up four personal fouls in just over eight minutes. The reserve big man grabbed both of his rebounds on the offensive glass but missed his two attempts from beyond the arc. With Mitchell Robinson starting and Neemias Queta playing 22 minutes off the bench, Garza appears to be firmly behind both centers in Boston's rotation.

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Hugo González - Scoreless in 10 minutes Gonzalez accumulated zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds over 10 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to Detroit.

Impact Gonzalez saw limited action after a productive preseason in which he showcased improved perimeter shooting. The second-year wing attempted just one shot and finished with a team-worst minus-15 rating. With Boston leaning more heavily on Sam Hauser and Baylor Scheierman off the bench, Gonzalez may struggle to secure enough minutes for meaningful fantasy production.

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Baylor Scheierman - Perfect from deep Scheierman produced eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Scheierman made the most of his limited offensive opportunities, converting both three-point attempts while adding a steal. He matched Sam Hauser's playing time as Boston distributed minutes among its reserve wings, but Scheierman's four shot attempts highlight the difficulty of producing consistent fantasy numbers in a supporting role. His perimeter shooting could help him earn additional opportunities as the season progresses.

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Sam Hauser - Scores 11 off bench Hauser chipped in 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to Detroit.

Impact Hauser provided efficient perimeter scoring off Boston's bench, knocking down three of his five attempts from beyond the arc without committing a turnover. He finished with a plus-five rating despite the loss, though his 18-minute workload suggests his fantasy contributions will depend heavily on three-point shooting rather than consistent opportunities in other categories.

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Neemias Queta - Blocks two shots in reserve role Queta amassed three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Queta played more minutes than starting center Mitchell Robinson, who logged 18, but struggled to make an impact offensively and committed four fouls. The two blocks and a steal helped salvage his fantasy production, and his playing time suggests Boston could continue splitting center minutes between Queta and Robinson. However, the timeshare may limit Queta's rebounding and scoring opportunities.

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Payton Pritchard - Notches 17 points off bench Pritchard finished with 17 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to Detroit.

Impact Pritchard matched Derrick White for Boston's second-highest scoring total despite coming off the bench. The guard generated much of his offense at the charity stripe, converting seven of eight attempts while committing zero turnovers. His 28-minute workload suggests he'll remain a significant part of the Celtics' backcourt rotation, although his limited playmaking in the opener was less encouraging for fantasy managers.

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Derrick White - Hands out eight dimes White produced 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), one rebound, eight assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.

Impact White finished second on the Celtics in assists behind Jayson Tatum's 11 while knocking down three triples in an efficient shooting performance. The veteran guard committed four turnovers, but his substantial playing time and involvement as a secondary playmaker provide a solid foundation for his fantasy value alongside Tatum and Paul George.

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Jordan Walsh - Drops a donut in start Walsh had zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 13 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Walsh failed to score despite earning the start, logging just 13 minutes. Having Walsh as a starter was certainly a curious move, and first impressions were not good. Even if he is to remain with the opening five, Walsh is not someone fantasy managers need to pay too much attention to, outside of very deep leagues.

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Mitchell Robinson - Quiet in starting role Robinson posted four points (2-2 FG, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Robinson was given the starting nod for the season opener, supplanting Neemias Queta. Despite the promotion, Robinson still played just 18 minutes, providing very little outside of his three combined steals and blocks. Luka Garza also featured in the rotation, logging eight minutes off the bench. Given that all three could spend time at the center spot, it's hard to know who should be prioritized in fantasy. For now, let's work under the assumption that Queta will play the most minutes, perhaps providing him with the safest floor.

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Jayson Tatum - Double-doubles in loss Tatum closed with 13 points (6-23 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and 11 assists across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Tatum simply couldn't get anything going from the floor, en route to just 13 points, including 0-of-7 from the perimeter. If we're being honest, this could be one of his worst shooting performances of the season, a reassuring fact for fantasy managers. With that said, Tatum certainly had his fingerprints all over the game, handing out a game-high 11 assists. It appeared as though his playmaking was by design, an interesting wrinkle, should it be an ongoing theme.

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Post Game Press Conference l Javonte Green l Pistons vs Celtics 10.20.26 #NBA

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Paul George scores 38 points in a losing debut with the Celtics

Paul George looks like he’s still got it in a 121-113 loss the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday

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