Luka Garza scores game-high 22 points vs. Cavs

After Tuesday’s game, the Celtics visit the Raptors on Wednesday. Given Robinson’s injury history and the fact that he missed half of Boston’s most recent back-to-back, he may not play in Toronto. That would leave Neemias Queta and Luka Garza to handle the center responsibilities.

Robinson’s late addition to the Celtics’ injury report isn’t a good sign. If he can’t play, Neemias Queta and Luka Garza should see more minutes.

Queta remained in the Celtics’ starting lineup on Wednesday, logging 29 minutes and grabbing 12 rebounds. Mitchell Robinson (3/10/1/1/1), who began the season as the starting center, played 20 minutes, while Luka Garza (11/5/2/1 with three three-pointers) logged 18 minutes. Queta should be rostered in standard leagues, especially if he continues to start. However, the Celtics going three-deep at center does the trio no favors for fantasy value.

While Mitchell Robinson (four points, four rebounds) was available for Monday’s game, Garza played 18 minutes after logging 21 in Sunday’s win over the Magic. The Celtics’ third center established new season highs in points and three-pointers. Garza isn’t where he should be in redraft leagues, but that could change down the line, given Robinson’s injury history.

Mitchell Robinson (rest) did not play in the first game of Boston’s road back-to-back, so Queta started at center. While he didn’t offer much scoring, the 7-footer was effective on the glass and as a rim protector. On offense, the Celtics got solid contributions from Luka Garza, who finished with 10 points, two rebounds, one assist, and two three-pointers. Boston visits Houston on Monday, and Robinson should return to the starting lineup.

Sunday’s game is the first of two in as many days for the Celtics, who visit the Rockets on Monday. As a result, Mitchell Robinson (rest) will sit, and Queta will replace him in the starting lineup. Luka Garza should pick up additional minutes off the bench.

Boston plays on Sunday and Monday, so Robinson sitting is not a major surprise. Neemias Queta is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup, and Luka Garza’s playing time is likely to increase.

With Neemias Queta being removed from the starting lineup for Game 7, this appeared to be a spot in which Vučević would have an opportunity to start on Saturday. However, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla decided to go with Luka Garza, who played nine minutes and recorded just one blocked shot. Vučević’s production was limited throughout the series, which led to him not playing at all in Game 7. When allowed to start and log heavy minutes, as he did in Chicago, Vučević has been a positive fantasy asset in recent seasons. However, the limited production after being traded to Boston may affect his market in free agency this summer. Vooch has top-50 potential as a starter, but that kind of role may not be available to him at this stage. At least for a team with championship aspirations.

Jayson Tatum (knee) is out for Saturday’s series decider, but his absence has forced just one of three changes to the Celtics’ starting lineup. Scheierman moves into the starting lineup, with the additions of Harper and Garza pushing Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta to the bench.

Garza got the starting nod in Game 82 with the Celtics already locked in as the No. 2 seed in the East. He set new season highs for points and rebounds while recording his second double-double of the year. Garza has been a solid rotation piece, which has led to this being the most productive season of his career. However, with the Celtics healthy entering the playoffs, his role will be limited during the postseason.