INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 21: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers in game four of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 21, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that , by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
The Boston Celtics have announced Tuesday afternoon via Twitter that forward Gordon Hayward is expected to miss approximately 4 weeks. Hayward suffered a Grade III sprain of his right ankle during the 4th quarter of Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
With Hayward out, the Celtics will likely move Marcus Smart into the starting lineup. If the Celtics were to keep advancing, Hayward could potentially return for the Conference Finals.
Game 2 of the series vs Philadelphia will take place a 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.