Baylor Scheierman Earns Spot-Start for Celtics Against Thunder

Baylor Scheierman started for the Celtics in Thursday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, filling in for Jayson Tatum, who sat out for Achilles maintenance. Scheierman, who has made 16 starts this season, contributed to the game where he was on the defensive end of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's record-breaking jumper. He enters the game averaging 9.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per contest this year.