Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics - News - December 14, 2023 | FOX Sports

Celtics beat Magic 128-111, remain unbeaten in Boston for the season

Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, Payton Pritchard added 21 off the bench and the Celtics remained unbeaten in Boston this season with a 128-111 victory over the Orlando Magic

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Lamar Stevens - Starting Friday Stevens will start Friday's game against the Magic.

Impact With Al Horford (rest), Kristaps Porzingis (calf) and Luke Kornet (thigh) all sidelined, Stevens will draw the start at center. On Thursday, Stevens played nine minutes during a 116-107 win over Cleveland, totaling four points, one rebound, one assist, one steal and one block.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristaps Porzingis - Officially ruled out Porzingis (calf) won't play in Friday's game versus the Magic, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Porzingis has been downgraded from doubtful to out Friday due to left calf tightness. With Al Horford (rest) out, Neemias Queta is left as Boston's only healthy big man. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Sunday's rematch with Orlando.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Kornet - Will miss one week Kornet (thigh) said Friday that he'll miss about a week, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Kornet missed Thursday's win over the Cavaliers and was already ruled out for Friday's contest against the Magic. The backup big man is now slated to miss at least a handful of contests, opening up playing time for Neemias Queta, Lamar Stevens and Oshae Brissett.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Brown - Will play Friday Brown (knee) will play Friday against the Magic, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Despite being listed with an ankle injury and then a knee injury, Brown will play in both halves of the Celtics' current back-to-back set. On Thursday, Brown tallied 22 points (10-20 FG), five rebounds, five assists and two blocks in 36 minutes during a 116-107 win over the Cavaliers.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Jerome - Won't play against Atlanta Jerome (ankle) is out for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Jerome's absence streak will extend to 24 games Saturday due to a right ankle sprain. He remains out indefinitely.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dalano Banton - Ruled out for Friday Banton has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Banton fell out of the Celtics' rotation over the past few matchups, and he'll be unable to suit up Friday due to his illness. His next chance to return will be in a rematch against Orlando on Sunday, but his absence shouldn't significantly impact Boston's game plan.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE