BOSTON – The injuries just continue to pile up for the Boston Celtics with Jae Crowder being the latest victim.
Crowder landed on the foot of ex-Celtic Rajon Rondo in the second quarter and did not return in the first half.
Team officials said he suffered a left ankle sprain and would not return.
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Boston began the third quarter with Marcus Smart starting in his place.
After the game, Celtics coach told Abby Chin that Crowder would be out 'a week plus.'
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With the injury, Crowder joins fellow starter Al Horford (concussion) as key players out for a critical Eastern Conference matchup.
Prior to the injury, Crowder had 10 points on 4-for-6 shooting to go with five rebounds.