Overview
- Boston announced Vucevic had successful ORIF surgery to stabilize a fractured right ring finger and will be reevaluated in 3–4 weeks.
- The procedure was performed at New England Baptist Hospital by Dr. Herve Kimball with team physician Dr. Tony Schena assisting.
- Vucevic was injured early against the Mavericks after receiving a low-post entry pass, exited after about two minutes, and was ruled out with a fracture.
- Reporting from ESPN’s Shams Charania indicates Vucevic is expected to miss approximately one month.
- With Vucevic sidelined, the Celtics will lean on starter Neemias Queta and backup Luka Garza, with rookie Amari Williams available for depth, as Jayson Tatum returns to action.