Overview
- The Hawks officially ruled Kristaps Porzingis out with left Achilles tendinitis for Saturday's game against Boston.
- The Celtics listed starting guard Payton Pritchard as doubtful due to left ankle soreness, putting his first absence of the season in play.
- Boston also ruled out Josh Minott with a left ankle sprain, and Jayson Tatum remains sidelined as he recovers from right Achilles repair.
- Atlanta's Zaccharie Risacher (left knee bone contusion) and N’Faly Dante (torn right ACL) are out, and Dyson Daniels is questionable with a right ankle sprain.
- If Pritchard cannot go, reporting indicates Anfernee Simons would step into the starting role after leading Boston with 39 points in Thursday's comeback win.