The Celtics will be shorthanded Sunday as they visit the Cavaliers on the second night of a back-to-back.

Boston ruled out starters Neemias Queta (left ankle sprain injury management) and Derrick White (right calf contusion) for its matchup with Cleveland at Rocket Arena. Jayson Tatum also was ruled out as he continues his recovery from Achilles surgery.

Both players played in Saturday night’s 119-115 road loss to the Timberwolves. Queta, who sat out Wednesday’s win over the Pistons, delivered one of the best performances of his career against Minnesota, totaling 19 points, 18 rebounds, eight offensive rebounds and two blocks in 29 minutes. The 26-year-old center was the first Celtics player to post those numbers in a game since Robert Parish in 1989.

White hit a late 3-pointer and drew

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