Celtics Make Injury Announcement Before Game 4 Against Knicks

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ayomide Adeduyite | Last updated May 11, 2025 6:32 PM ET

The Boston Celtics secured a convincing 115-93 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. After dropping the first two games at home, Boston stormed into Madison Square Garden and delivered a performance that reasserted their championship credentials. The Celtics' offense was firing on all cylinders, connecting on 20 of 40 three-point attempts, while their defense stifled the Knicks, holding them to just 5 of 25 from beyond the arc.

Payton Pritchard led the charge with 23 points off the bench, including five three-pointers, while Jayson Tatum contributed 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White also added 19 and 17 points, respectively.

Despite this resurgence, the Celtics have been navigating the playoffs without one of their key rotation players. Sam Hauser, known for his sharpshooting, has been sidelined since sustaining a right ankle sprain in Game 1.

The injury has kept him out of both Games 2 and 3, and his status for Game 4 remains uncertain, as he is officially listed as questionable. However, it is notable that he was doubtful last game before being ruled out, so this is an upgraded status.

Injury Report for tomorrow at New York:

Sam Hauser (right ankle sprain) - QUESTIONABLE
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 11, 2025

Hauser's absence has been felt, particularly in the Celtics' spacing and bench production. During the regular season, he averaged 8.5 points and 3.2 rebounds per game, shooting an impressive 41.6% from three-point range. His ability to stretch the floor has made him a valuable asset in Boston's rotation.

Notably, Hauser had standout performances this season, including a 24-point game against the Miami Heat, where he hit six three-pointers, and a 22-point outing versus the Chicago Bulls.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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