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Celtics' Vucevic Out a Month After Finger Surgery

3/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Nikola Vucevic, Boston Celtics center, fractured his right ring finger in the first quarter of the March 6 game against Dallas Mavericks.
He will undergo surgery on March 7 and miss a month.
The Celtics welcomed back Jayson Tatum after an Achilles injury.
Vucevic averaged 11.4 points and 7.8 rebounds in 11 games since joining the Celtics from the Chicago Bulls.
Luka Garza likely takes on a larger role.

History

Historical Context

In 1980, the NBA faced a significant rise in player injuries, notably impacting team performance. This season marked the debut of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, who would later transform the league's popularity. Today, injuries continue to challenge teams, as seen with Nikola Vucevic's fractured finger, highlighting the ongoing need for roster depth in maintaining competitive success.

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Story summary

Nikola Vucevic, Boston Celtics center, fractured his right ring finger in the first quarter of the March 6 game against Dallas Mavericks.
He will undergo surgery on March 7 and miss a month.
The Celtics welcomed back Jayson Tatum after an Achilles injury.
Vucevic averaged 11.4 points and 7.8 rebounds in 11 games since joining the Celtics from the Chicago Bulls.
Luka Garza likely takes on a larger role.

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