Jayson Tatum's Current Injury Status For Hornets-Celtics Game
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UPDATE: Jayson Tatum has been ruled out.
(2/2):
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 12, 2024
Kristaps Porzingis (right hamstring injury management) - OUT
Jayson Tatum (right knee contusion) - OUT
Derrick White (left ankle sprain) - OUT
On Friday evening, the Boston Celtics will host the Charlotte Hornets in Massachusetts.
For the game, the Celtics could be without their best player, as All-Star forward Jayson Tatum is on the injury report.
Via Underdog NBA: "Jayson Tatum (knee) questionable Friday."
Jayson Tatum (knee) questionable Friday.
— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) April 12, 2024
Tatum has had a fantastic season with averages of 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while sooting 47.1% from the field and 37.6% from the three-point range in 74 games.
The Celtics are the first seed in the Eastern Conference (and the best team in the NBA) with a 62-18 record in 80 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a two-game losing streak.
(2/2):
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 12, 2024
Kristaps Porzingis (right hamstring injury management) - QUESTIONABLE
Jayson Tatum (right knee contusion) - QUESTIONABLE
Derrick White (left ankle sprain) - QUESTIONABLE
Most recently, the Celtics lost to the New York Knicks by a score of 118-109.
Tatum had 18 points, four rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block while shooting 5/13 from the field and 1/7 from the three-point range.
Following Charlotte, the Celtics will play their next game on Sunday afternoon when they host Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards in Boston.
TONIGHT ☘️ Celtics vs. @hornets
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 12, 2024
⏰ 7:30 PM
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As for the Hornets, they have had a tough season and are the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 20-60 record in 80 games.
They have gone 3-7 over their last ten games and most recently beat the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 115-114.
Following Boston, the Hornets will play their next game on Sunday afternoon when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers.