The New Orleans Pelicans will be without Lonzo Ball for a fifth straight game, but Jaxson Hayes is a go for tonight’s matchup in Boston against the Celtics.
Updated Injury Report at Boston:
Lonzo Ball (right hip flexor strain) is out
Jaxson Hayes (right wrist sprain) is available— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 29, 2021The Celtics will not have the services of three regulars in their rotation: Jaylen Brown, Semi Ojeleye and Tristan Thompson.
#NEBHInjuryReport update:
Jaylen Brown (left hip contusion) - OUT
Evan Fournier (Health & Safety Protocols) - QUESTIONABLE
Romeo Langford (Health & Safety Protocols) - OUT
Semi Ojeleye (left side strain) - OUT
Tristan Thompson (Health & Safety Protocols) - OUT— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 29, 2021However, Evan Fournier will play, and according to Brad Stevens, he will receive significant minutes, so expect the new shooting guard to give New Orleans trouble on the perimeter along with Kemba Walker and Jayson Tatum.