Hauser chipped in eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 17 minutes during Friday's 121-94 win over the Magic.
Hauser provided a nice spark off the Celtics bench in Friday's contest, leading all bench players in scoring while connecting on a pair of threes and finishing two points shy of the double-digit mark. Hauser has contributed eight or more points off the bench in 13 contests this season, doing so in two of his last five appearances.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Retreats to bench Sunday
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Hauser will come off the bench in Sunday's matchup against the Thunder, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
With Jaylen Brown (shoulder) returning from a two-game absence, Hauser will slide back to the bench. Over his last five outings (four starts), the 27-year-old has averaged 8.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 20.8 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Provides spark offensively in start
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Hauser contributed 15 points (5-11 FG, 5-11 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-115 win over Minnesota.
Hauser got the starting nod Thursday in place of the injured Jaylen Brown (shoulder), giving Boston a spark from deep while ending as one of three players with 15 or more points in a winning effort. Hauser tied a season high in threes made, a mark he also tallied Dec. 4 against Detroit. Hauser has started in five games this season, reaching double figures in scoring in three of those contests.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Joining starting five
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Hauser is starting Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Hauser will get the nod at small forward Thursday due to the absence of Jaylen Brown (shoulder). Hauser has started two of his team's last three games but has failed to reach double figures in scoring in his two chances with the first unit.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Back to bench
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Hauser will come off the bench Tuesday against Toronto, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
This is an expected move with Jrue Holiday (shoulder) returning from a three-game absence. Hauser had a tough go as a fill-in starter and will look to find his form with a move back to his usual spot in the rotation.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Struggles continue as a starter
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Hauser produced nine points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Sunday's 123-114 loss to the Pacers.
In back-to-back games as a starter against the Pacers, Hauser struggled to prove his worth in 20 minutes on the floor in both games. Holiday is expected to return Tuesday, so Hauser may have played his last game as a starter for Boston for now.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Starting Friday
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Hauser is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Hauser will make his third start of the regular season Friday due to the absences of Jrue Holiday (shoulder) and Kristaps Porzingis (ankle). Friday is a get-right opportunity for Hauser, who has failed to score in his past two outings and in three of his last four appearances.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Receives light minutes in return
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Hauser (back) played 16 minutes off the bench and finished with two rebounds, two assists and two steals in Monday's 108-104 loss to the Magic.
Even though Jayson Tatum (illness) was a late scratch from Monday's contest, Hauser was unable to carve out a significant role off the bench as he made his return from a two-game absence due to low back spasms. Rather than opening up more playing time on the second unit for Hauser and sixth man Payton Pritchard, the Celtics leaned heavily on their starters and also expanded the role of Luke Kornet, who logged 20 minutes. Hauser looks like he might need the Celtics to be without at least two starters in order to see enough playing time to make him a useful streaming option for three-pointers in a given game.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Will play against Orlando
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Hauser (back) is available to play against the Magic on Monday, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
The sharp-shooting forward has missed the last two games due to lower back spasms, but he will make his return off the bench Monday. Hauser is shooting a career-worst 37.3 percent from three-point range on 6.0 attempts per game this season.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: iffy for Monday vs. Magic
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Hauser (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Magic, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Hauser is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive outing due to lower back spasms. If the 27-year-old is sidelined Monday, Jordan Walsh and Jaden Springer could see a slight uptick in playing time.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: No-go Saturday
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Hauser (back) won't play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Hauser will miss a second straight game due to lower back spasms. The 26-year-old's absence should open up more opportunities for Jaden Springer and Jordan Walsh. Hauser's next chance to play will come Monday at Orlando.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Questionable to play against Bulls
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Hauser (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Chicago, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Hauser has missed two of the Celtics' last three games due to lower back spasms. Jaden Springer saw extended playing time against the Bulls on Thursday, and he, as well as Jordan Walsh and Drew Peterson, could be in line for meaningful playing time off the bench if Hauser is unable to play Saturday.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Ruled out Thursday
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Hauser (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Hauser has been a mainstay on the injury report due to a right adductor strain and a lingering lower back injury. With the sharpshooter sidelined, Jordan Walsh and Drew Peterson could see increased roles. Hauser's next chance to play will come Saturday against Chicago.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Iffy for Thursday
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Hauser is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls with lower back spasms, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
This is a new issue for Hauser after he previously overcame a minor thigh injury. If Hauser is unable to give it a go, the Celtics will likely use a committee approach to soak up his minutes.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Will play Sunday
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Hauser (thigh) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Hauser missed the win over the Pistons on Thursday due to a right adductor strain, and he should add depth to the bench in his return to action. However, his bench role certainly limits his upside in most formats.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Ruled out Thursday
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Hauser (adductor) is out for Thursday's game versus the Pistons, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Hauser has been downgraded from doubtful to out Thursday due to a right adductor strain he suffered against Memphis. With Jayson Tatum (knee) and Jaden Springer (illness) out, Jordan Walsh could receive increased playing time. Hauser's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Washington.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Downgraded to doubtful
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Hauser (adductor) is considered doubtful for Thursday's game against Detroit.
Hauser was previously listed as questionable, but he's trending towards being unavailable after being unable to return to Saturday's loss to Memphis. Jayson Tatum (knee), Jaden Springer (illness) and Jordan Walsh (ribs) are all considered questionable for Thursday, which could compromise the back end of Boston's depth.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Suffers groin injury Saturday
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Hauser (groin) didn't play in the second half of Saturday's 127-121 loss to the Grizzlies. He went scoreless (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and grabbed one rebound in nine minutes off the bench.
The fourth-year sharpshooter left Saturday's game against the Grizzlies midway through the second quarter due to right adductor tightness, and he didn't step on the hardwood in the second half. The Celtics have several days off due to the NBA Cup quarterfinals, and his next chance to play will come against the Pistons on Thursday, Dec. 12.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Doubtful to return Saturday
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Hauser is doubtful to return to Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to right adductor tightness, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Hauser was taken to the locker room midway through the second quarter, and his return is uncertain. Hauser's absence shouldn't affect many fantasy outcomes, however, as the forward is a depth option off the bench for a Celtics team that's healthy in its wing rotation.
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Celtics' Sam Hauser: Back to bench Friday
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Hauser is not in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Bucks on Friday, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Hauser started against the Pistons on Wednesday due to Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday being sidelined, and Hauser finished with a season-high 20 points along with three rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes. With Tatum and Holiday back for Friday's game, Hauser will retreat to a reserve role.
