Celtics injuries: Jaylen Brown out, Jayson Tatum questionable vs. Hornets

The Boston Celtics may have to rely on their depth again when they host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.

After beating the Philadelphia 76ers despite being down four starters, the C's have all five starters on the injury report heading into Friday's matchup. Jaylen Brown unsurprisingly has been ruled out after suffering a facial fracture in a collision with Jayson Tatum on Wednesday night. Tatum is listed as questionable with a non-COVID illness.

Marcus Smart will miss his ninth consecutive game due to a sprained right ankle. But on the bright side for Boston, big men Robert Williams (left ankle sprain) and Al Horford (right knee swelling) are listed as probable after missing…