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Pritchard is listed as doubtful for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Magic due to left foot plantar fasciitis, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

The Celtics locked their spot as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference after their blowout win against the Pelicans on Friday. With nothing to play for Sunday, Boston will rest its entire starting lineup, and it looks like Pritchard will also not play against Orlando. If that's indeed the case, Pritchard will end the 2025-26 regular season averaging career highs in points (17.0), assists (5.2), rebounds (3.9) and minutes (32.4). Max Shulga, Dalano Banton, Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez and other deep rotational players for the Celtics should all see extended action Sunday.

Queta (toe) won't play Sunday versus the Magic, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

The Celtics are expected to sit their entire starting lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale and Nikola Vucevic (finger) to sit out, so Luka Garza and Amari Williams should get all the run they can handle. While Queta will skip Sunday's game, we wouldn't expect this minor toe injury to impact his status for the playoffs.

Tatum (Achilles) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Orlando, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Tatum will miss a second consecutive contest. However, with the Celtics locked into the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, the team is getting ready for the postseason, likely meaning the entire starting lineup won't be available. Without Tatum on the floor, Jordan Walsh, who has started in Boston's last two games, is expected to remain with the first five.

Brown (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Magic, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

The Celtics have locked up the No. 2 seed in the East, so there's not much incentive for Brown to play through Achilles tendinitis in Boston's final game of the regular season. Jayson Tatum (Achilles), Derrick White (knee) and Payton Pritchard (foot) are expected to join Brown on the sidelines Sunday, so guys like Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez and Dalano Banton should be slated for major minutes and prominent roles on offense.

Jovic (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Jovic has played only twice in Miami's last 24 games. At this point, it's unknown if he will be available for the Play-In Tournament. However, while Jovic is ruled out, Simone Fontecchio (ankle), who is probable versus Atlanta, will likely continue to see more action.

Smith has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hawks due to a right big toe sprain.

Smith was sidelined for the Heat's last two games due to right foot soreness, but he has since been diagnosed with a sprain in his right big toe. The injury will prevent him from playing in Sunday's regular-season finale, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament. Smith appeared in 70 regular-season games (one start) in 2025-26, averaging 5.6 points, 2.6 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 16.3 minutes.

Mitchell (shoulder) will play Sunday against the Hawks.

Mitchell is set to return after a one-game absence, which will likely push Kasparas Jakucionis back to the second unit. Jahmir Young could drop from the rotation entirely with Mitchell active.

Washington (elbow) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Chicago.

Washington missed the Mavericks' last three games while suiting up only once in the last seven contests. With Naji Marshall (hip) and Caleb Martin (foot) also not expected to play, Khris Middleton and Klay Thompson (illness), who is off the injury report, should receive more scoring opportunities and minutes in the final game of the 2025-26 campaign.

Herro (foot) is available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hawks.

Herro was sidelined for Friday's 140-117 win over the Wizards due to a foot injury, but the veteran wing will be available for the last game of the regular season Sunday. In 16 games since March 3, Herro has averaged 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.9 threes over 32.7 minutes per contest.

Fontecchio is probable for Sunday's game against the Hawks despite left ankle soreness.

Fontecchio is dealing with some minor soreness in his left ankle, but it's not expected to keep him out of Sunday's regular-season finale. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to tipoff.