Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic fractured the ring finger on his right hand during Friday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks and is expected to miss approximately a month.
The injury occurred in the course of the victory, dealing Boston a short-term absence in the middle of its frontcourt rotation. Vucevic’s timeline is expected to keep him out for several weeks as he recovers from the fracture.
What it means for Boston
Vucevic’s absence removes a key interior presence from the Celtics’ lineup following a win over a Western Conference opponent. With the veteran center sidelined, Boston will need to navigate the coming stretch without him while he heals.