The Boston Celtics are closing out their regular season on Sunday against the Orlando Magic at home and they’re doing it with a lengthy injury report hanging over the locker room.

Boston sits second in the Eastern Conference at 55-26 and is coming off a 144-118 blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The playoffs are locked in. What isn’t settled yet is their first-round opponent which depends on how Tuesday’s 7/8 play-in game shakes out.

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But before any of that gets figured out the Celtics have a more immediate concern. Per CBS Sports, the injury report released Saturday, April 11, is a long one and it includes every starter on the roster.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

Boston Celtics’ Initial Injury Report vs. Orlando Magic

Nikola Vucevic is dealing with a finger issue and is a game-time call. Jaylen Brown is managing an Achilles concern and is expected to miss at least through April 12. Jayson Tatum is also out with an Achilles injury with his timeline pushing further back to around April 18.

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Sam Hauser has a back problem and is another game-time decision. Payton Pritchard is in a similar spot with a foot injury. Derrick White is out with a knee issue through at least April 18 and Neemias Queta rounds out the list with a toe injury keeping him sidelined through the same date.

That is a lot to manage heading into the postseason but Boston has earned enough of a cushion to play things carefully with the regular season already wrapped up for all practical purposes.

As for what comes next, the Celtics will face the winner of Tuesday’s 7 vs. 8 play-in game. Toronto can sidestep that matchup entirely with a win over Brooklyn which would make Boston’s first-round opponent either the Orlando Magic or Philadelphia 76ers.

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The Magic come in riding a five-game winning streak and looking healthy. The 76ers meanwhile, have struggled with Tyrese Maxey finding his footing since returning and Joel Embiid ruled out indefinitely due to appendicitis.

Boston looks like the stronger team on paper regardless of who they draw.

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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.