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Celtics Upgrade Key Player Ahead of Must-Win Game 5

Originally posted on Boston Celtics on SI
By Ricardo Klein | Last updated May 14, 2025 5:22 PM ET

The Boston Celtics will look to keep their season alive on Wednesday when they host the New York Knicks in Game 5.

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Boston is down 3-1 in the series, and a loss will send them home. The Celtics will do all they can to live for another day, and they will have Sam Hauser's contributions.

Hauser, who has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, has been upgraded to available.

Injury Report update:

Sam Hauser - AVAILABLE https://t.co/Gt7TFzfMJJ
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 14, 2025

Hauser suffered a right ankle sprain in Game 1 against the Knicks and has been sidelined for the past three contests. With Boston now facing elimination and Jayson Tatum out due to an Achilles injury, getting a strong contribution from the 27-year-old could prove meaningful.

Hauser has appeared in six playoff games this year, averaging 2.7 points in 12.8 minutes per contest.

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