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Celtics Face Injury Concerns vs Knicks

Four Boston Celtics starters are questionable for Thursday's game against the New York Knicks with playoff seeding implications.

The Boston Celtics revealed a concerning injury report ahead of their crucial matchup against the New York Knicks on Thursday. Jaylen Brown (left Achilles tendinitis), Sam Hauser (low back spasm), Neemias Queta (right toe sprain), and Derrick White (right knee contusion) are all listed as questionable.

Only Jayson Tatum is confirmed to play from the Celtics' starting lineup. A win would clinch the two seed in the Eastern Conference for Boston, who holds a three-game lead over the Knicks with three games remaining in the regular season.