Boston Celtics big man Kelly Olynyk is questionable for Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night, as he's dealing witha lingering shoulder injury that he aggravated during Game 1. Continue for updates.Latest on Olynyk's Playing StatusTuesday, April 19Chris Forsberg of ESPN reportedOlynyk missed Monday's practice after feeling something wasn't right during the series opener."During the game, you could definitely tell something wasn't the same as it was for the start," Olynyk said. "Hopefully just a little rest and recovery and get back out there."The Celtics officially listed him as questionable for Tuesday's contest and noted he'll go through shootaround to see how he feels, according to the team's official Twitter account.Injuries Starting to Mount for CelticsInjuries are already starting to become a concern for Boston.AJ Neuharth-Keusch of USA Today reported guard Avery Bradley a "significant" right hamstring strain during Game 1 and it makes him unlikely to play the rest of the series against Atlanta.This is a difficult setback for the Celtics because Olynyk has developed into a consistent piece of the rotation in the frontcourt. He averaged 10.3 points and 4.7 rebounds a night last season as the Celtics reached the playoffs and has continued to contribute in 2015-16, averaging10 points and 4.1 rebounds during the regular season.The 7-footer can stretch the floor with a solid mid-range shot and even extends his range beyond the three-point line at times. That versatility from Olynyk causes matchup problems for the opposition, especially against slower big men who prefer to camp down by the rim and inside the paint.The Gonzaga product is also a solid interior defender, and opponents shot 1.3 percent worse than their normal averages within 10 feet last season when Olynyk defended them, per NBA.com.Fortunately for Boston, it boasts a deep frontcourt that has helped it challenge for a formidable position within the Eastern Conference playoff picture this season.Jared Sullinger has developed into a double-double threat down low, Amir Johnson provides veteran leadership and postseason experience, and Tyler Zeller and Jonas Jerebko give the Celtics two additional big men off the bench for depth purposes.Coach Brad Stevens could also use a small-ball approach with a number of stretch forward options, including Evan Turner and Jae Crowder.Part of what makes the Celtics so dangerous is the sheer number of contributors they have as part of the rotation. The silver lining to Olynyk's setback is the fact there are a handful of options to fill in, although his injury cuts into the value of that overall depth.
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