Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was unable to suit up for the team’s recent game against the Washington Wizards due to an ankle issue. That absence marked the eighth time he has missed a game this season.
The Celtics will take on the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Tatum is still on the team’s latest injury report. The Celtics shared their latest injury report for Tuesday in which Tatum is listed as questionable with a left ankle sprain.
Despite Tatum’s absence, the Celtics managed to dominate the Wizards with a convincing 124-90 victory. But with a much tougher opponent in the Knicks, fans are undoubtedly eager to see Tatum return to the court and help lead the charge.
Celtics injury report Tue at Knicks:
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❓ Jayson Tatum QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
❓ Jaylen Brown QUESTIONABLE (knee)
❓ Kristaps Porzingis QUESTIONABLE (illness)
🤕 Al Horford OUT (knee)
🤔 Jrue Holiday PROBABLE (shoulder)
🤔 Derrick White PROBABLE (toe) pic.twitter.com/7tgbneZIZY
The Celtics’ injury concerns go beyond Tatum. Jaylen Brown is also listed as questionable due to right knee posterior impingement. Jrue Holiday is dealing with a right shoulder impingement but is considered probable to play.
Al Horford has been ruled out with a right knee sprain, while Kristaps Porzingis is questionable due to a non-COVID illness. Derrick White is listed as probable with a right big toe sprain.
Paul Pierce Defends Jayson Tatum’s Legacy Ahead Of Celtics-Wizards Game
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Before the Celtics faced off against the Wizards, franchise legend Paul Pierce voiced strong support for Jayson Tatum. Pierce didn’t hold back as he addressed the criticism surrounding Tatum’s career.
“He has something to play for because he’s probably the most disrespected superstar to play in our league. Look what they did to him in the Olympics. It seems like it’s always something about Jayson Tatum that doesn’t sit well with people,” Pierce said.
Tatum, who helped the Celtics clinch an NBA title last season, was surprisingly sidelined during parts of the Paris Olympics. Still, Tatum hasn’t let that situation slow him down. When given the opportunity, he displayed his scoring ability on the international stage. More importantly, he’s kept that momentum going into the current NBA season, averaging 26.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game.
