The Boston Celtics have achieved their primary goals for the regular season. Their recent 135-100 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder secured them the best record in the NBA for the regular season and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
With a commanding lead not only in the Eastern Conference but also across the league, the 60-16 Celtics have managed to balance their desire to excel in the present while also pacing their players for the postseason. This has made it easier for them to handle the workload of their players, with Wednesday’s victory further aiding their cause.
As they gear up to host the Sacramento Kings at TD Garden, the Celtics have announced that Jaylen Brown will sit out Friday’s game. The two-time All-Star is nursing a left-hand sprain, which he revealed after an impressive fourth-quarter performance in the win over the Thunder, extending their home winning streak to 11 games, during which they’ve been winning by an average margin of 25.3 points.
Additionally, Derrick White, who contributed eight points and six assists against Oklahoma City, will also be sidelined for Friday’s matchup due to a lower back contusion.