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Will Luke Kornet play for the Celtics in Game 4 against the Pacers today?
Center Kornet missed the Boston Celtics’ win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, having suffered an injury in Game 2 last midweek.
Celtics center Luke Kornet is listed as questionable for today’s Eastern Conference Finals clash with the Indiana Pacers, as Boston bid to wrap up a series sweep and book their spot in the NBA Finals.
What injury does Kornet have?
The Celtics head into Game 4 against the Pacers leading the best-of-seven series 3-0, after Jayson Tatum’s 36 points led Joe Mazzulla’s men to a 114-111 win in Indianapolis in Game 3 on Saturday.
Boston were without Kornet at the weekend, after the 28-year-old picked up a left wrist sprain in Game 2 at TD Garden two days earlier.
Speaking to reporters after the Celtics’ Game 3 win over the Pacers, head coach Mazzulla said he had “no idea” when Kornet would return to action. Reports in the US media suggest that Boston may opt against risking the Kentucky native’s wrist today, given their commanding lead in the series.
Who else is on the Celtics’ injury report?
Kristaps Porzingis remains unavailable to the Celtics, having missed the team’s last nine games since the end of April. As is the case with Kornet, Mazzulla said this weekend that he doesn’t have a timeline on Porzingis’ return.
Meanwhile, Jrue Holiday was a doubt for Saturday’s game due to illness, but eventually played for 38 minutes, scoring 14 points and registering nine rebounds at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Ahead of Game 4, Holiday has been listed as questionable once more.
Celtics vs Pacers: series results and schedule
- Game 1: Pacers 128-133 Celtics (OT) - 21 May
- Game 2: Pacers 110-126 Celtics - 23 May
- Game 3: Celtics 114-111 Pacers - 25 May
- Game 4: Celtics vs Pacers - 27 May (8pm ET)
- Game 5: Pacers vs Celtics - 29 May (8pm ET)*
- Game 6: Celtics vs Pacers - 31 May (8pm ET)*
- Game 7: Pacers vs Celtics - 2 June (8pm ET)*
*If needed
Celtics vs Pacers: how to watch Game 4 today
In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers host the Boston Celtics today, Monday 27 May 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 8pm ET/5pm PT. Viewers in the United States can watch the clash on ESPN, and can stream the action on the online platform fuboTV, which offers new users a free trial.
Enjoy the Celtics vs the Pacers live on fuboTV.
Boston chasing yet another Conference Finals appearance
Victory for the Celtics today would secure a 4-0 series win - and would see the 17-time NBA champions reach the NBA Finals for the second time in the last three seasons. In 2022, the team lost the championship series to the Golden State Warriors.