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Celtics Upgrade Nikola Vucevic to Questionable for Raptors Game

The move signals Boston is close to restoring its trade-deadline depth at center before the playoffs.

Overview

  • Vucevic, who was listed as out for weeks, was upgraded to questionable on Saturday for Sunday’s matchup in Toronto.
  • He fractured his right ring finger on March 6 against Dallas, then had surgery with a three to four week recheck and has missed about a month.
  • He has resumed on-court work, and coach Joe Mazzulla said he is getting better and will only return when he feels 100%.
  • If he plays against the Raptors, it would likely be his first game next to Jayson Tatum since joining Boston.
  • In 12 games with the Celtics he averaged 10.4 points and 7.2 rebounds, while fill-in center Luka Garza has produced efficiently and could see his role reshaped when Vucevic returns.