WASHINGTONThe Boston Celtics will once again be without the services of Rajon Rondo, who remains out due to a right wrist injury.
Celtics coach Doc Rivers told reporters that second-year guard Avery Bradley will start in place of Rondo.
Bradley replaced Rondo in the C's 79-71 loss to Phoenix on Friday, tallying 10 points, four rebounds and three steals.
"I'm going to play within the game, try to get our team in sets and really just learn," Bradley told CSNNE.com. "Every chance I get, I want to make the most of it. This is an opportunity for me, and I'm ready."
As far as when Rondo will return to action, Rivers told CSNNE.com that he expects Rondo back on the floor very soon.
"He may play tomorrow (versus Orlando)," Rivers said. "I literally have no idea."
But with each game missed, Rivers acknowledged he'll become more worried that Rondo's health.
For now, Rivers said, he's not too worried.
"Obviously, if he's not playing in one of the two Orlando games (the C's face the Magic on Monday and again on Thursday in Orlando), then there's a concern."