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Pritchard (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Orlando, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Pritchard drew the doubtful tag for Sunday's regular-season finale due to left foot plantar fasciitis, and he'll indeed be sidelined as the Celtics prepare for their playoff run. The sixth-year guard started in a career-high 50 regular-season games, but he returned to a bench role in early February after Anfernee Simons (wrist) was traded to the Bulls in exchange for Nikola Vucevic (finger). Pritchard was still effective in his sixth-man role, and across 31 outings (two starts) since Feb. 3, he averaged 17.5 points, 5.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.9 threes over 32.0 minutes per game while connecting on 41.7 percent of his field-goal attempts from beyond the arc. Dalano Banton, Max Shulga and Baylor Scheierman will all handle more responsibilities against Orlando in Pritchard's absence.

Vucevic (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Vucevic has played in each of Boston's last four games after missing 14 consecutive games from March 8 to April 3 due to a fractured right index finger. The Celtics are locked in as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference standings, so with nothing to play for, Vucevic and several other key players for Boston will sit for Sunday's regular-season finale. Across 16 regular-season games (one start) with the Celtics, the veteran big man averaged 9.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 threes over 21.1 minutes per contest. With Vucevic and Neemias Queta (toe) both sidelined, Luka Garza and Amari Williams will both see significant playing time against Orlando.

Barrett (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Barrett was unable to play against the Knicks on Friday due to right knee soreness, but he has been given the green light to suit up in Sunday's regular-season finale. In five outings since April 1, Barrett has averaged 19.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 threes and 0.8 blocks over 33.2 minutes per game.

Hayes (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.

Hayes will end the regular season with a fourth straight game on the inactive list due to a left foot issue. Maxi Kleber and Jarred Vanderbilt could see increased playing time in Hayes' stead. The big man will finish the regular season with averages of 7.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.8 blocks across 18.3 minutes per game in 66 outings (nine starts).

Howard (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Howard will end the regular season with a fifth consecutive absence due to a left ankle sprain. The third-year wing set career highs essentially across the board and will finish the regular season with averages of 5.5 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.8 assists across 12.6 minutes per game in 55 appearances off the bench.

Isaac (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Boston.

Isaac has missed 20 of Orlando's last 21 games, and his status for the Play-In Tournament is also in question. Considering the 28-year-old has averaged only 10.0 minutes per contest throughout the campaign, his absence won't have much of an impact on the Magic's rotation in the final game of the regular season.

Powell (groin) is listed as available for Sunday's game versus Atlanta.

Powell has appeared in only two of Miami's last seven games, most recently missing Friday's 140-117 win over Washington. Despite his availability, he might come off the bench. However, with Pelle Larsson (leg) ruled out, Powell could find himself back in the starting lineup for the first time since the 149-128 loss to Cleveland on March 27.

Larsson (leg) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Larsson was recently added to the injury report because of a right lower-leg bruise. However, he has since been downgraded to out, with his next chance to play coming in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Hornets. Without the 25-year-old in the lineup, extra minutes might be absorbed by Kasparas Jakucionis, Jaime Jaquez and Keshad Johnson.

Fontecchio (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Fontecchio drew the probable tag for Sunday's game, but his left ankle injury is more severe than initially though and will prevent him from playing against Atlanta. Myron Gardner, Kel'el Ware and Keshad Johnson are all in line for more minutes Sunday in Fontecchio's absence. Fontecchio will end his fourth NBA regular season averaging 8.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.8 threes over 16.8 minutes per game in 70 outings (nine starts). He will work on being cleared to return for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament clash against the Hornets.

Larsson is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Miami due to a right lower-leg contusion.

Larsson's late addition to the injury report isn't a good sign ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale. Myron Gardner and Kel'el Ware would both be in line for more minutes if Larsson is unable to play.