Evan Fournier went ‘questionable’ for Celtics vs. Pelicans

March 29, 2021 | 12:04 am

The Boston Celtics could have Evan Fournier back in the lineup for Monday’s TD Garden game against the New Orleans Pelicans, which will also be the first chance for a limited number of fans to attend this season. .

Fournier, who the Celtics acquired for two second-round picks on Thursday’s deadline, stolen in boston Friday. He was excluded from Saturday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to COVID-19 protocols, but he was upgraded to “questionable” on Sunday, suggesting his absence may not be due to a positive test.

Fournier joined Romeo Langford and Tristan Thompson on the injury report under health and safety protocols. Langford has been part of the protocols since March 10, while Thompson entered on March 16.

After Saturday’s game, Stevens said the Celtics were “uncertain about at least one of our health and safety protocol officials” for Monday, which – given the timing of Langford and Thompson’s absences – could have been. one of the three.

The Celtics have won their last two games since trading for Fournier even though he was sidelined. Fournier will join the Celtics on one of their highest scores of the season – a big win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, followed by a steadfast victory over the Thunder the next day. It’s unclear whether Fournier will enter the starting lineup in place of Marcus Smart, or if Fournier will be tasked with securing the bench units.

Fournier is averaging a career-high 19.7 points with 46.1% shooting this season.