Hugo

González

Brown picked up two quick technical fouls for arguing a no-call that resulted in him turning the ball over. Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez should take on extra minutes in the second half in place of Brown.

Brown missed Monday’s game against the Bucks, which allowed rookie Hugo González to start in his place. González played well, finishing with 18 points and 16 rebounds, though he will likely head back to the bench with Brown available, eliminating the streaming value he held.

Starting in place of Jaylen Brown (illness), González had the best night of his rookie campaign in Milwaukee. Recording season-highs in points and rebounds, the 6-foot-6 wing finished with his second double-double. Shooting 3-of-8 from beyond the arc, González was also responsible for five defensive contributions. His value in redraft leagues depends on Brown’s availability, while dynasty league managers must continue to roster González.

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla made two changes to his starting lineup, one due to Jaylen Brown’s unavailability. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by González, while Vučević will make his first start as a Celtic after coming off the bench in his first nine appearances. He replaces Neemias Queta, who had a career night in Sunday’s win over the 76ers and is resting.

Scheierman suffered a fractured left thumb during Friday’s win over the Nets. He’s performed well as the Celtics’ fifth starter since moving into the starting lineup, replacing Payton Pritchard. Given how well Pritchard has performed in the sixth man role, the Celtics may look elsewhere for Scheierman’s replacement if he can’t play on Sunday. Hugo González could also be in the mix for more minutes if Scheierman sits.

Hauser will miss the second leg of this back-to-back, though with a thumb injury, it likely isn’t to manage an injury. With Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) doubtful, Payton Pritchard and either Jordan Walsh or Hugo Gonzalez should step into the starting unit.

Brown finished with 33 points and 11 rebounds in Tuesday’s win over Dallas, but he is expected to sit out the second leg of this back-to-back. Sam Hauser (thumb) is out, which means there will be two open spots in the starting unit. Payton Pritchard should be back in the starting lineup, while either Jordan Walsh or Hugo Gonzalez should fill the other spot.

The Celtics won’t have Jaylen Brown for Monday’s game, as he’s out with a lower back injury. His absence opens up a spot in the lineup for Hauser, who did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Spurs. The other change to the lineup is Scheierman, whose first start of the season comes at the expense of rookie Hugo González.

Brown was initially doubtful for Monday’s game, so his being ruled out is unsurprising. Sam Hauser (hamstring) is available, so he may return to the starting lineup after missing Saturday’s loss to the Spurs. That would also ensure Hugo González of a second consecutive start.

Hauser was a late scratch for Saturday’s loss to the Spurs, resulting in Hugo González starting and Jordan Walsh’s minutes matching those of Victor Wembanyama. If Hauser can’t play on Monday, the Celtics will stick with a rotation of González and Walsh.