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With big Eastern Conference lead, Celtics balance rest with motivation to continue winning ways - The Boston GlobeMonty Williams, now coaching the Pistons after his 2021-22 Suns were KO'd early in the playoffs, noted there is always something to play for...
Xavier Tillman Sr. - Coming off benchTillman will return to a reserve role in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
ImpactTillman will come off the bench in favor of Luke Kornet. The 25-year-old has averaged 4.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 16.2 minutes in 30 games as a reserve this season.
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Luke Kornet - Starting against ChicagoKornet is in the starting lineup to face the Bulls on Saturday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
ImpactKornet will move to the starting lineup with Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) sidelined, and he will slot at center alongside Al Horford in the frontcourt. Kornet is averaging 10.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.5 blocks per game in a starting role this season.
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Payton Pritchard - Back to benchPritchard will return to a reserve role in Saturday's game versus the Bulls, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
ImpactThe Celtics are opting to go with a big frontcourt against the Bulls, so Pritchard will come off the bench. However, Jrue Holiday (shoulder), Jaylen Brown (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) are all out, so the point guard could still see a healthy workload as a reserve.
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Sam Hauser - Starting in ChicagoHauser will start at shooting guard in Saturday's matchup with the Bulls, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
ImpactWith Jrue Holiday (shoulder), Jaylen Brown (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) sidelined, Hauser figures to be in line for a bigger workload than usual as a starter.
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Al Horford - Good to go against ChicagoHorford (toe) is available for Saturday's game versus the Bulls.
ImpactHorford has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing Boston's previous contest with a left big toe sprain. With Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) out, Horford will likely enter the starting five against Chicago.
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Jayson Tatum - Will play in ChicagoTatum (ankle) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
ImpactTatum is set to return from a one-game absence resulting from a pinched nerve in his right ankle. The Celtics will be without Jrue Holiday (shoulder), Jaylen Brown (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring), so Tatum could be in line for a bigger load on offense than usual. Barring any setbacks, look for the MVP candidate to see his usual minutes.
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