The Brooklyn Nets are set to host the defending NBA champions, Boston Celtics on Saturday, March 15 at the Barclays Center. All eyes would on Jayson Tatum's availability as Celtics go through their own injury issues which could hamper their performances against the Nets. Tatum has been the leading scorer averaging 27.2 points per game.
Will Jayson Tatum feature against Brooklyn Nets?
The great news that is coming from the Celtics camp is that Jayson Tatum has been given the green signal to start against the Nets as his name is not on the team's injury report. Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown are listed as day-to-day, with Porzingis recovering rom an illness and Brown from a knee issue. Both of their availability for the clash against the Nets depends on how they feel before the tip-off.
Their absence would then have added pressure on Tatum to deliver against the Nets. Over the last 20 games, Tatum has been a force to reckon with as he averages 24.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 6.2 assists.
The Boston Celtics have a record of 47-19 and are going against an average team in Nets, who have a record of 22-44. The Brooklyn Nets have their own injury issues as they have five players sidelined which include, Nic Claxton, our for the rest of the season.
Tatum's dominance this season has been pretty evident on the court as he has been the shining light for Boston. He is ranked fourth in the NBA in scoring and leads the team with 8.8 rebounds per game.
His ability to stretch the floor which shows in his 3.3 three-pointers per game, has been critical to the Celtics' league-leading 17.8 three-pointers per game. With Jayson Tatum cleared to go, the Boston Celtics would look to extend their winning momentum.
When and where to watch Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics clash?
The tip-off time for the Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics clash is 6 pm ET. The Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics clash will be broadcast live on YES and NBCS-BOS. The fans can enjoy the live streaming on Fubo TV.