Celtics' Aron Baynes out 4-6 weeks after surgery on finger | Inquirer Sports

Celtics’ Aron Baynes out 4-6 weeks after surgery on finger

/ 03:14 PM December 21, 2018

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes, left, gets a pat on the back from Gordon Hayward after breaking his left hand during the first quarter of a basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Boston, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

BOSTON — Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes has had surgery on a broken left finger and will be out four to six weeks.

The team made the announcement on Thursday, a day after Baynes left early in the game against the Phoenix Suns after deflecting a pass with his left hand.

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Baynes shook his hand in visible pain and went to the locker room when play stopped.

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Celtics coach Brad Stevens said after the 111-103 loss on Wednesday night that he could see the break on the X-ray.

Big man Al Horford has also been ruled out for Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Guerschon Yabusele, Daniel Theis and rookie Robert Williams are expected to have increased responsibilities at center.

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