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Celtics Dealt Unfortunate News Before Rockets Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Jan 27, 2025 6:28 PM ET

The Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets are set to face off on Monday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.

Both teams enter the game as the No. 2 seed in their respective conferences with the Celtics standing at 32-14 and the Rockets at 30-14.

Ahead of the primetime matchup, the Celtics and Rockets revealed their official injury reports for Monday night's game.

Boston star Derrick White will miss the game due to a shin injury. He was added to the injury report on Sunday and will now miss his third game of the regular season.

The Celtics will also be without forward Sam Hauser, who is sidelined with a hip injury.

Derrick White (shin) ruled out Monday.
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White has been a starter for the Celtics in all 44 games he's been active this season. He's currently averaging 15.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, shooting 43.3% from the field.

While he'll be the biggest hole in the Celtics' offensive and defensive attack, Hauser will also be missed in the lineup.

The sharpshooter has averaged 7.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 assist while shooting 43.4% from the field and 38.6% from 3-point range.

White and Hauser will have another opportunity to get back on the court on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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