Boston Celtics big man Kelly Olynyk will miss his second straight game against Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, as he's dealing with a lingering shoulder injury that he aggravated during Game 1. It's unclear when he will return to the court.
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Olynyk Out vs. Hawks
Tuesday, April 19
The Celtics announced Olynyk will not play in Game 2 against the Hawks on Tuesday.
Chris Forsberg of ESPN.com previously reported Olynyk missed Monday's practice after feeling something wasn't right during the series opener.
Injuries Starting to Mount for Celtics
Injuries are already starting to become a concern for Boston. AJ Neuharth-Keusch of USA Today reported guard Avery Bradley suffered a "significant" right hamstring strain during Game 1, and it makes him unlikely to play the rest of the series against Atlanta.
This is a difficult setback for the Celtics because Olynyk has developed into a consistent piece of the rotation in the frontcourt. He averaged 10.3 points and 4.7 rebounds a night last season as the Celtics reached the playoffs and has continued to contribute in ...
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