With Jrue Holiday (finger) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out, the Celtics will start Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Luke Kornet. Hauser totaled only 12 points in 42 minutes over the last three appearances as a reserve.
Several Boston Celtics fans pointed to one major coaching decision that they believe burned their team on Friday in a marquee matchup against the
Boston looks to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Los Angeles. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.
The short-handed Celtics still had plenty of firepower to beat the Raptors on Tuesday, claiming a 111-101 victory.