While his substandard play has not been the primary reason that the Celtics have had some struggles in recent weeks, the combination of his fit with the team after coming in and out of the lineup and lingering health issues have combined to make reintegrating the Latvian center effectively something of a challenge for Boston.

The Boston Celtics will host the Atlanta Hawks for an Eastern Conference matchup on Saturday night. Boston is coming off a much-needed win against the Orlando Magic, and they look to keep the momentum to secure another victory.