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<\/p>\nThe Boston Celtics are running out of time to improve their form against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, as they’re down 0-2 with two games at Madison Square Garden coming up. They missed a record 45 three-pointers in Game 1, which they lost 108-105 in overtime.<\/p>\n
The Celtics also blew 20-point leads in each contest, and were saddled by Jayson Tatum’s subpar performance in Game 2. The six-time All-Star scored just 13 points (5-19 FG, 1-5 3 PT) in 42 minutes and turned the ball over on a Mikal Bridges steal on the final play. Boston lost 91-90.<\/p>\n
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Furthermore, the Celtics announced an unfortunate injury update on Friday, via their social media.<\/p>\n
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Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30)Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n
“Injury Report for tomorrow at New York:<\/p>\n
Sam Hauser (right ankle sprain) – DOUBTFUL,” they announced.<\/p>\n
Hauser played four minutes in Game 1, but missed Game 2. The 27-year-old averaged 3.2 points on 54.5 percent shooting (44.4 percent 3 PT) with 1.6 rebounds in Boston’s first-round series against the Orlando Magic.<\/p>\n
Hauser has been with the Celtics his entire career dating back to 2021-22. The Virginia alum is averaging 7.4 on 45.1 percent shooting (42 percent 3 PT) with 2.9 rebounds across four regular seasons.<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, the Knicks have a clean injury report. Star guard Jalen Brunson leads them with 29.4 points on 41.9 percent shooting (34.9 percent 3 PT) as well as 7.6 assists in the playoffs thus far. Additionally, star big man Karl-Anthony Towns tops the team with 11.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks.<\/p>\n