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Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic Fractures Finger, With One-Month Absence Reported

Boston is expected to elevate Neemias Queta plus Luka Garza at center as a Saturday procedure is reported.

Overview

  • The Celtics announced Vucevic fractured his right ring finger and would not return against the Mavericks.
  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reports a procedure is scheduled for Saturday with an anticipated recovery of about one month.
  • Vucevic left after roughly two minutes of action, grabbing his right hand while posting up Moussa Cisse.
  • Boston is expected to lean on Neemias Queta and Luka Garza to cover center minutes during his absence.
  • The injury occurred minutes after Jayson Tatum made his season debut following a long Achilles recovery.