The Boston Celtics will take on the New York Knicks tonight at Madison Square Garden. The defending champions Celtics are as always playing like a force to be reckoned with, so much so that no team would want to face them in the playoffs. The strength of this team can be gauged from the fact that their star forward Jayson Tatum was absent in the last game, yet they thumped the opposition - Washington Wizards- with a convincing scoreline of 124-90. Moreover, what came as a further sign of Boston's domination was that no player went past the 20-point mark in the match, highlighting that the team isn't dependent on one or two players. Tatum's return will strengthen the side even more, should he return to the court tonight. So, let's take a look at the Boston Celtics injury report to know the status of Jayson Tatum.
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Jayson Tatum Injury Report
Jayson Tatum is listed in the injury report released by the Celtics ahead of the game against the Knicks. He is marked as "questionable" due to an ankle injury. Thus, Tatum may or may not feature tonight.
While the Boston Celtics as a team is quite formidable, Jayson Tatum is still a vital part of the squad, and his presence or absence can still have a big impact on the game. He has been averaging 26.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6 assists per game. Hence, he will always be required by the team.
Boston Celtics Injury Report
Aside from Jayson Tatum, five more players are listed in the Boston Celtics injury report. Here's the full injury list:
- Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable due to an illness
- Jrue Holiday: Probable due to a shoulder injury
- Jayson Tatum: Questionable due to an ankle injury
- Al Horford: Out due to knee injury
- Derrick White: Probable due to a toe injury
- Jaylen Brown: Questionable due to a knee injury
The New York Knicks on the other hand have three players listed in the injury report.
- Miles McBridge: Probable due to a groin injury
- Jalen Brunson: Probable due to an ankle injury
- Ariel Hukporti: Out due to a knee injury
As both teams are having a dominant season, it will be difficult to pick one between these two. So, a cracker of a game is brewing, let's see who comes out as the winner.