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The Boston Celtics will take on Utah Jazz tonight at the Delta Center. With a record of 50-19, the defending champions Celtics are on an incredible run in the season. They will be up against the team that is having the opposite of the kind of season they are having. Thus, they cannot get complacent about it and may field a strong side on the floor. When it comes to playing a formidable side, the team's star forward Jayson Tatum comes as the default starter. However, whether he is playing tonight or not is still a question that needs to be answered. To get a concrete understanding of it, one needs to look at the Boston Celtics injury report.
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Jayson Tatum Injury Report
Jayson Tatum is not listed in the injury report released by the Boston Celtics ahead of the game against the Utah Jazz. Thus, he will be expected to play tonight's game, if the coach does not decide to rest him. Tatum has been exceptional throughout the season. He has been averaging 27.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game this season. His exceptional figures showcase the impact he brings with his presence. He will be expected to exhibit the same brilliance tonight, should he play the game.
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Boston Celtics Injury Report
While Jayson Tatum is free from any injury concern, the Boston Celtics are not completely devoid of injuries. Star guard Jaylen Brown has been ruled out of the game due to right knee posterior impingement, and Xavier Tillman will also miss out due to a left knee joint sprain.
As for the Utah Jazz, they have the injury concerns of their own. Compared to Celtics they have a crowded injury list, with six players listed on it.
- Svi Mykhailiuk: Questionable (Right foot strain)
- Jaden Springer: Questionable (Low back injury management)
- John Collins: Out (Left ankle sprain)
- Lauri Markkanen: Out (Personal reasons)
- KJ Martin: Out (Right elbow bursitis)
- Oscar Tshiebwe: Out (G-League)
The Boston Celtics will enter as downright favorites in the game, and it will be intriguing to see whether Jazz would be able to put up a fight to upset the Celtics.
