What happened: Mitchell Robinson is available to return to action following an illness designation. His clearance removes him from questionable status heading into game action.
Why it matters: His return bolsters frontcourt depth and interior defense for Boston. The team enters at 7-2 through nine games, currently holding the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
By the numbers: Robinson has recorded 5.8 points per game and 5.5 rebounds per game in 2026-27 through 8 games.
What to watch: Robinson looks to rejoin the active rotation as Boston seeks to extend a two-game winning streak.