Jaylen Brown And Jayson Tatum Both Land On Injury Report For Celtics Vs Heat
Jaylen Brown And Jayson Tatum Both Land On Injury Report For Celtics Vs Heat
Celtics's All-Star duo, Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum, have both been listed on the injury report ahead of their highly anticipated matchup against the Miami Heat.
Jaylen Brown's Calf Injury
Jaylen Brown has been dealing with a left calf strain since the Celtics' victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers last week. He reportedly aggravated the injury during practice on Tuesday and is now questionable for Wednesday's game.
Brown is Boston's second-leading scorer, averaging 25.1 points per game. His absence would be a significant blow to the Celtics' offense, which heavily relies on his ability to create his own shot and knock down three-pointers.
Jayson Tatum's Toe Injury
Jayson Tatum is also dealing with an injury, a right big toe sprain that he suffered in the Celtics' overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday.
Tatum reportedly played through pain in the game, but his status for Wednesday is now up in the air. The Celtics will make a game-time decision on his availability.
Tatum is the Celtics' leading scorer, averaging 30.5 points per game. He is also one of the team's best defenders, making his potential absence a major concern.
Celtics' Injury Concerns Mount
The potential absences of Brown and Tatum would add to the Celtics' already long list of injuries. Robert Williams III (knee), Danilo Gallinari (knee), and Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) are all expected to miss the game against the Heat.
If Brown and Tatum are unable to play, the Celtics will be severely shorthanded and will have to rely heavily on Marcus Smart, Derrick White, and Al Horford to step up.
Conclusion
The Celtics will be closely monitoring the status of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum ahead of their game against the Miami Heat. The potential absences of both All-Stars would be a major blow to the Celtics, who are looking to maintain their position atop the Eastern Conference standings.
The Celtics will face the Heat at 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday at TD Garden in Boston.