Sasha

Pavlovic

Pavlovic is officially listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Nuggets. Given his reserve role, Pavlovic’s impact in most leagues is minimal, although he could steal some extra time should Wesley Matthews (hip) sit against Denver.

The condition is not expected to keep him out of action. The rookie averages 5.1 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.

The Jazz may offer Charlotte a draft pick and/or cash in an effort to keep Pavlovic.

Pavlovic, the 19th overall pick last year, was left available because the team has Raja Ball and plans to re-sign Gordan Giricek.

He was 0-for-3 from the field tonight, and should be ignored, regardless of who is playing for the Celtics.

Paul Pierce started but played (poorly) for just 18 minutes, and the only other Celtic in double figures was Marquis Daniels, who had 13 points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block in 30 minutes. This game was a disaster for TNT and it remains to be seen if the Celtics are going to play their studs in Thursday’s finale against the Bucks. If they win and the Hawks lose against the Mavericks, the Celtics would have homecourt advantage in the first round. Watch for updates for their plans on Thursday.

The Cs are going with a very depleted lineup of Avery Bradley, Brandon Bass, Keyon Dooling, Sasha Pavolic and Greg Stiemsma. Stiemsma offers some very interesting upside, as the last time he started he had eight points, five rebounds, six blocks and four steals in 27 minutes. Those are very valuable stats from a player not owned on many teams. He is a very viable pickup for any owners dealing with the injured Celtics, especially if you need blocks.

Pietrus leaves with four points, two rebounds, and a steal in 12 minutes of action, and we’re still hoping to get a positive report on his health as it looked pretty serious. It will be up to Keyon Dooling, Marquis Daniels, JaJuan Johnson, Sasha Pavlovic, and E’Twaun Moore to pick up the slack. None of them stands out as an emerging fantasy option if Pietrus’ injury is serious.

Pierce “jammed” his big toe in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s win over the Nets, and the veteran admitted to discussing the possibility of taking Sunday’s game off against the lowly Bobcats in order to rest. Owners in daily leagues have to keep a careful eye on this situation. Mickael Pietrus or Sasha Pavlovic would likely draw the start if Pierce is sidelined on Sunday.

Rondo’s injury is fresh from Tuesday night, while Allen’s and Pietrus’ have been lingering. The only good news to report is that it looks like Paul Pierce will play through his sore thigh. Avery Bradley will slide over to point guard and Sasha Pavlovic (yikes) will start at shooting guard.