Boston vs Miami postponed due to infections and injuries

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La Jornada newspaper
Monday, January 11, 2021, p. 2

Boston. The Boston Celtics confirmed the unavailability of seven of their gamers for yesterday’s sport in opposition to the Miami Warmth, which additionally reported injuries and suspected infections in accordance with the NBA’s well being and security protocols that have been applied to take care of the coronavirus pandemic.

That is the very best variety of absences a crew has had from the virus to this point this season, nevertheless it doesn’t essentially point out that there are optimistic instances of Covid-19 on the Celtics’ roster.

The Boston crew dominated out Jaylen Brown, Javonte Inexperienced, Semi Ojeleye, Jayson Tatum, Tristan Thompson, Grant Williams and Robert Williams.

Two different gamers are injured, leaving the crew with a minimal of eight objects out there for Sunday.

The crew had already stated they’d have a minimal of eight gamers in uniform, with seven of their basketball gamers absent due to optimistic checks or publicity threats.

The Celtics go to Chicago on Tuesday earlier than returning residence to face Orlando on Wednesday and Friday.

The NBA reported that due to follow-up of hint contacts with the Warmth, the crew doesn’t have the eight out there gamers required to proceed the sport in opposition to the Celtics.

The Warmth’s damage report yesterday listed Avery Bradley as out due to well being and security protocols.

. web site reported {that a} Miami participant had returned an inconclusive Covid-19 take a look at.

The Florida quintet is scheduled to play tomorrow and Thursday in Philadelphia, the place the 76ers have handled absences associated to the coronavirus.

Sunday’s day within the NBA continued and the Oklahoma Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-116, which already has its star Kevin Durant after serving a quarantine by Covid.

Kawhi Leonard scored 35 factors, his most this season, surpassing 10,000 factors, and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to defeat the Chicago Bulls 130-127.

As well as, the Nuggets Denvers beat the Knicks 114-89 and the Utah Jazz beat Detroit 96-86.