NBA: Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Injury Reports, Predicted Lineups, and Starting 5s

The Boston Celtics will face the Brooklyn Nets in Game 3 of their NBA Playoffs first-round series in 2022 at Barclays Center. The Celtics have a 2-0 advantage in the series. In Game 2, they overcame a 17-point hole to defeat the Nets 114-107. Boston's team effort was capped off by seven of their eight active players scoring in double figures. Meanwhile, in the second half, the Nets struggled to put their offensive prowess to good use. During the final two quarters, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were held to just one of 17 field goal attempts, and their defense had no answers for the Celtics' all-out effort.

Injury Update for the Boston Celtics

Starting center Robert Williams III has been listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Nets by the Celtics.

Injury Report for the Brooklyn Nets

Blake Griffin, who is rated as questionable, as well as long-term absentees Ben Simmons and Joe Harris, are all mentioned on the Nets injury report.

Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Predicted Lineups

Boston Celtics

The Celtics could go with the same starting lineup as in Games 1 and 2, with Robert Williams III coming off the bench for restricted minutes in Game 3. Guards Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown are expected to start. With forwards Jayson Tatum and Al Horford, Daniel Theis might play his final game of the postseason as the starting center. Off the bench, Grant Williams, Payton Pritchard, and Derrick White are likely to see the most action.

Brooklyn Nets

The Nets' starters haven't been injured in either of their past two games. Because Ben Simmons is out again, they are unlikely to make any changes to their starting lineup. The guards will be Kyrie Irving and Seth Curry, with Bruce Brown, Kevin Durant, and Andre Drummond rounding out the roster.

Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Predicted Starting 5s

Boston Celtics

G - Marcus Smart | G - Jaylen Brown | F - Jayson Tatum | F - Daniel Theis | C - Al Horford

Brooklyn Nets

G - Kyrie Irving | G - Seth Curry | F - Bruce Brown | F - Kevin Durant | C - Andre Drummond