Mar 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) defended by Denver Nuggets forward Christian Braun (0) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images / Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Jaylen Brown, Al Horford and Jrue Holiday are all out, but that won’t stop the defending champs. Drew Peterson and Neemias Queta will enter the starting lineup, but look for Payton Pritchard off the bench. He had 43 points, 10 rebounds and five assists last night. White had 41 points as well.

While Tatum and Brown remain an elite duo, leading Boston to a 42-17 record entering Thursday, Luka Doncic ’s shocking trade to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this month to team up with LeBron James has sparked fresh debate.