In the Boston Celtics’ 130-104 victory over the Washington Wizards last night, an unexpected figure led the team. Wing Sam Hauser led the team in scoring with thirty points, tied with Jayson Tatum, until an ankle injury kept him out of the game for the majority of the second half. Hauser hit 10-for-13 from outside the arc, setting a career-high in this performance. Hauser’s injury was not fully known after the game. Hauser “is not expected to be sidelined for an extended period,” according to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, which is fortunately news for the Celtics:
Sam Hauser sprained his ankle during a historic shooting performance on Sunday, but he escaped serious harm, according to a league source, and he won’t be out for a long time.
As of right moment, it’s unknown precisely how much time Hauser will miss.
This season, the third-year player with the Celtics is experiencing a career year. Hauser is averaging 8.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game this season. In addition, he is shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc and 45.9% from the field. This season, Hauser has become a crucial reserve player for the Celtics. Moreover, it appears quite probable that he will be included in the team’s playoff rotation.
