The Celtics will be shorthanded again for their final matchup before the All-Star break against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Three players were listed on Boston’s injury report which was released on Tuesday with starting guard Jrue Holiday being ruled out for the fourth straight game with a shoulder injury.

Via Dalzell: "Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown — both questionable tonight — aren’t at shootaround here in Miami Most of the Celtics bench is here Celtics face the Heat @ 7:30pm" On Monday night, the Boston Celtics could be without their best player when they play the Miami Heat in Florida.

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla constantly emphasizes the importance of closing quarters authoritatively. He believes a perfectly executed two-for-one chance can flip mannerisms and momentum, and a stumble can breathe life into an opponent that had been teetering.