Only one standard roster piece, six-time All-Star power forward Jayson Tatum, will be absent for the Celtics. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/celtics/onsi as Celtics to Face Clippers Without 2 LA All-Stars on Sunday.

Queta is having a solid season so far as Boston’s starting center. In 23.9 minutes per game, he’s averaging 8.9 points and 8.1 rebounds. I still think there’s more he can unlock offensively — there’s some untapped potential in his post game. But in Mazzulla’s system, it’s rare for Queta to get many post touches and just “go to work.”

The Clippers own a 4-8 record, which puts them in the West's 11th-place slot as well. Boston beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-95 at TD Garden. Los Angeles beat the Dallas Mavericks 133-127 in overtime on the road. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out. For the Clippers, Bradley Beal (hip) and Kawhi Leonard (ankle) are out.

Bradley Beal is out for the season, but the Clippers can get their season back on track. It lies on Tyronn Lue's shoulders.

The Philadelphia 76ers received massive news on their superstar forward, Paul George, ahead of their Monday showdown against the Clippers.

Amid a disappointing 3-8 start, there is reportedly a belief among some in the NBA that the Los Angeles Clippers are in trouble.

Walsh contributed seven points, six rebounds and two blocked shots in the win. The Celtics are plus-70 with Walsh on the court during the team’s last five games.

Among those, one of the most significant ones is Brook Lopez. The veteran center has not been giving anything to the Clippers all season, and things hit a new low on Friday. Lopez played a season-low nine minutes and 48 seconds against the Mavericks. The Clippers lost those minutes by 13, highlighting once again how big a problem this has been.