Why Celtics' Mitchell Robinson Isn't Playing Sunday Against the Magic

Why Celtics' Mitchell Robinson Isn't Playing Sunday Against the Magic originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Celtics return to action Sunday against the Magic, as they play their first away game since opening day.They haven't lost since that opening game against the Pistons, but they face an additional internal challenge on Sunday, as they'll be without one of their key rotational players.Why Celtics' Mitchell Robinson Isn't Playing Sunday Against the MagicRobinson is being ruled out of Sunday's game due to rest.The Celtics have a couple of back-to-backs in the next week or two, so it's not abnormal to see a player like Robinson get the night off with a busy stretch ahead.MORE: NBA GMs Reveal Where They Believe Celtics Will Finish in the EastRobinson has played in all five previous games so far this regular season. He does have an injury history, so managing his minutes load may be a smart and proactive move while he's healthy early on in the season.He's averaged 20 minutes so far, averaging 6.6 points and 4.6 rebounds.Devin Carter is also out on Sunday for the Celtics, as he's yet to appear in a game this regular season.More CelticsLatest Celtics newsTD Garden fan guide: What to know before you goComplete history of Celtics championships