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Celtics Rookie Hugo Gonzalez Cleared to Play vs. Grizzlies After Ankle Scare

Coach Joe Mazzulla said the 19-year-old will have no minutes restriction.

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Hugo Gonzalez (28) of the Boston Celtics chases down a ball against Tristan Vukcevic of the Washington Wizards during the second half. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).
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Overview

  • The 19-year-old sprained his right ankle late in the third quarter at Philadelphia after landing on a defender’s foot.
  • He was listed questionable, then upgraded to available, but did not return as Boston fell 102–100 to the 76ers.
  • Mazzulla said Gonzalez is good to go for Wednesday against the Grizzlies with no minutes restriction.
  • In limited minutes before exiting, he posted five points, two rebounds and a steal in six minutes.
  • The No. 28 pick has been a defensive bright spot, leading rookies in defensive rating as Boston navigates close-game issues and Jayson Tatum’s Achilles recovery.