Luka Garza

The Celtics have made two changes to the lineup that began Tuesday’s win over the 76ers. Scheierman will replace Jordan Walsh, who is available but will come off the bench. The other change is Garza, who steps in for Paul George (rest).

While Mitchell Robinson (four points, four rebounds) was available for Monday’s game, Garza played 18 minutes after logging 21 in Sunday’s win over the Magic. The Celtics’ third center established new season highs in points and three-pointers. Garza isn’t where he should be in redraft leagues, but that could change down the line, given Robinson’s injury history.

Garza didn’t have the most accurate night shooting the basketball, but matching up with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen isn’t easy. With most of the Celtics’ expected key contributors getting the night off, Garza took on a marquee role against the Cavaliers and finished with a double-double and three blocks. Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson will occupy the first two spots in the Celtics’ rotation at center, so drafting Garza won’t offer much upside in most leagues. However, given Robinson’s injury history, Garza could be a streaming option on some nights.

Garza got the starting nod in Game 82 with the Celtics already locked in as the No. 2 seed in the East. He set new season highs for points and rebounds while recording his second double-double of the year. Garza has been a solid rotation piece, which has led to this being the most productive season of his career. However, with the Celtics healthy entering the playoffs, his role will be limited during the postseason.

With no Neemias Queta (thumb), the Celtics turned to Garza to man the middle in Atlanta. And he had a good night, recording his second 20-point game in less than two weeks. Garza, who played 28 minutes, was also responsible for nine rebounds in the 112-102 defeat. Boston does not have another back-to-back this week, which should bode well for Queta’s availability. And that limits Garza’s fantasy value.

While he was not in the starting lineup for Friday’s game, that did not stop Garza from having one of his most productive nights of the season. He played 27 minutes to starting center Neemias Queta’s 18 against the Grizzlies, shooting 75 percent from the field. All that Garza’s final line lacked was a blocked shot. He still isn’t in a place where he needs to be rostered in fantasy leagues, but Garza may be worth a look on nights when the Celtics are playing lottery-bound teams.

Hauser is back in the lineup after missing Wednesday’s win over the Rockets, but it isn’t Garza who’s headed to the bench. Instead, Baylor Scheierman will move to the second unit, with Garza’s solid play earning him another start. Also, Nikola Vučević will come off the bench in his Celtics debut.

Hours after the Celtics acquired a center with perimeter shooting ability in Nikola Vučević, Garza showed that he’s capable of providing value in that regard as well. He made all four of his three-point attempts in Dallas, with the 16 points matching his season-high. As a result, Garza’s playing time received a bump, with the 20 minutes being seven more than his total in Sunday’s win over the Bucks. It’s unknown when Vučević will join the Celtics, but Garza’s opportunities will likely take a hit when the time comes.

Garza missed Boston’s last game and could miss a second in a row. Neemias Queta (illness) is doubtful, so Garza should take on extra minutes if he is available, though he hasn’t produced enough this season to be worth streaming.

Garza’s absence on Monday will open up key frontcourt minutes off the bench. The fifth-year pro has been a key member of the Celtics’ rotation and is enjoying a career-best season. His minutes could be dispersed to Amari Williams, Neemias Queta, and Josh Minott.

The Celtics are without Neemias Queta for Wednesday’s game, as he sprained his left ankle during Sunday’s win over the Magic. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Garza, who may be the post player most capable of dealing with the Pistons’ physical frontcourt among the options available to head coach Joe Mazzulla. That’s the lone change to the starting lineup.

Garza is available after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Knicks. His return could result in fewer minutes for Chris Boucher or Xavier Tillman Sr., but none are worth the risk in fantasy leagues until one sets himself apart from the pack.

Initially listed as questionable on the Celtics’ injury report, Garza was injured during Wednesday’s season-opening loss to the 76ers. The status upgrade suggests he will only miss one game, giving the Celtics another option in the post. Garza should get rotation minutes if he’s cleared, but there isn’t enough upside to justify rostering him on a nine-game Sunday.

Coach Joe Mazzulla said on Friday that there wasn’t a timetable for Garza to return. Well, the next day, he’s questionable. Even if he isn’t back to play against Detroit, it shouldn’t be much longer. He’ll fill out some of the reserve center minutes for Boston.

Garza played six minutes in the first half on Wednesday before exiting with a concussion, and now he’s expected to miss multiple games. Concussions shouldn’t lead to a multi-week absence, but until Garza is back, Neemias Queta, Chris Boucher and Xavier Tillman will occupy the center minutes. Garza will likely only take a few minutes away from the aforementioned trio when he returns.

Garza played six first-half minutes before exiting with an apparent head injury, going scoreless (0-of-2 FGs) with one rebound and one blocked shot. His absence will likely result in more minutes for Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman Sr., with the former being part of the Celtics’ starting lineup.

After three seasons with the Timberwolves, Garza is headed to the Eastern Conference and will do so on a fully guaranteed contract. In 39 games last season, the 6-foot-10 center averaged 3.5 points and 1.4 rebounds in 5.6 minutes. While he did not have much of a role in Minnesota, that may change for Garza in Boston. The Celtics lost Kristaps Porzingis (Atlanta) via trade, Luke Kornet (San Antonio) in free agency and Al Horford could also leave as a free agent. Garza should not be on draft radars, but that could change if the Celtics move one of their remaining stars this offseason.