Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report for March 30 | 2023-24 NBA Season
The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Boston Celtics on Saturday at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, with the game set to start at 5 p.m. ET. This matchup will mark the second and last meeting between the two teams this season, with the Celtics emerging victorious in their first encounter on Jan. 20 with a score of 118-112.
Despite their recent back-to-back losses to the Atlanta Hawks, which snapped their nine-game winning streak, the Celtics (57-16) remain at the top of the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division. In the 123-122 loss on Thursday, Dejounte Murray scored a game-high 44 points, with 11 of those points coming in overtime.
In contrast, the Pelicans (45-28) hold the fifth spot in the Western Conference and are currently leading the Southwest Division. They recently secured a 107-100 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, with CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson contributing a total of 33 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists, resulting in an impressive +10 net rating.
Boston Celtics and New Orleans Pelicans Injury Update
Updated Boston Celtics Injury Report for March 30th
The Celtics have ruled out two players from their upcoming game due to injuries: SG JD Davison with an ankle injury and G Jaden Springer with a knee injury, as listed on their injury report.
| Player | Status | Injury |
| JD Davison | out | ankle |
| Jaden Springer | out | knee |
What is Jrue Holiday’s status for the game against the New Orleans Pelicans?
Despite missing the previous five games due to a right shoulder sprain, Jrue Holiday showed no signs of lingering effects upon his return to the Celtics’ lineup on Thursday. During his playing time, his performance was not hindered by the injury.
Despite facing a setback, the Celtics still hold a comfortable 11-game lead over the Bucks for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. As the regular season continues, it is expected that head coach Joe Mazzulla will strategically schedule rest days for key players like Holiday in order to maintain their performance and health for the team’s success.
New Orleans Pelicans injury updates for March 30
The Pelicans have reported three players on their injury report: SG Dyson Daniels (knee) is expected to play, while PG Jose Alvarado (oblique) and SF Brandon Ingram (knee) will not be playing.
| Player | Status | Injury |
| Dyson Daniels | probable | knee |
| Jose Alvarado | out | oblique |
| Brandon Ingram | out | knee |
The current status of Dyson Daniels
After being absent since Feb. 9, Dyson Daniels is expected to make his comeback. He recently played for the Birmingham Squadron in the G League and put on a remarkable display, scoring 22 points, making seven steals, dishing out six assists, and grabbing a rebound in only 24 minutes on Wednesday.
Upon his return to the NBA, the second-year wing is anticipated to assume a limited role on the bench, assuming he is cleared for Saturday’s game.
He was unable to participate due to his ongoing rehabilitation following a successful meniscus surgery.
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