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Paul George ruled out for Celtics-Rockets on Monday night

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

The Celtics will be without Paul George against Houston on Monday night, as he rests on the second game of a back-to-back and misses his first game this season.

Boston also listed Devin Carter out, and Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman, or Sam Hauser could fill George’s wing spot after Walsh started the first five games.

LINEUP CONTEXT

George’s absence could force another wing shuffle for Boston, but the final starting five remains uncertain until tipoff.

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