Celtics: "significant optimism" Gordon Hayward (ankle) will be active for Game 3 on Saturday
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, there is significant optimism within the Celtics organization that Gordon Hayward will be available for Game 3 against the Heat on Saturday.
Hayward is still listed as questionable, but barring a setback, it appears he is likely to play. Our models expect him to see 20.5 minutes in his first game back. Marcus Smart would likely remain in the starting lineup, with Semi Ojeleye and/or Grant Williams seeing reduced minutes.
Hayward's Game 3 projection includes 10.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 20.3 FanDuel points.
- Spurs' Keldon Johnson (knee) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Anthony Edwards (back) questionable for Minnesota on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Utah's Jordan Clarkson (back) out again for Friday March 28th, 2024
- Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Sam Hauser coming off the bench for Boston on Thursday March 28th, 2024
- Celtics' Jrue Holiday (shoulder) starting on Thursday, Sam Hauser coming off the bench March 28th, 2024
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) doubtful for Thunder Friday March 28th, 2024
- Thunder starting Cason Wallace for inactive Shai Gilgeous-Alexaner (quad) on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) out for Thunder on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Lu Dort (face/nose) not listed for Thunder on Tuesday March 25th, 2024
- Lu Dort (face/nose) will not return for Thunder on Sunday March 24th, 2024
- Thunder's Jalen Williams (ankle) starting Thursday; Gordon Hayward to play off bench March 14th, 2024