Is Jayson Tatum Playing Tonight vs 76ers?: Celtics Star’s Availability Update For Pivotal Game 3 Comes Back Positive

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have evened out the series 1-1 against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. However, in a way, this homestand was more than just the 1 game they lost. After all, they allowed Philly to take 1 game in their house. That kind of thing can send some horrible winds a team’s way, something that can only be negated with some key wins. And to make that happen, the presence of Jayson Tatum will be of tantamount importance. So, with that in mind, will he be healthy enough to feature on the Boston Celtics’ starting lineup in Game 3 tonight? Or will he be forced to watch his team fight from the sidelines?

 

Jayson Tatum is not on the Boston Celtics’ injury report as per ESPN

Jayson Tatum has been doing relatively okay in this Conference Semi-Finals series against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he has taken several stray hits along the way, leading many to raise questions about his health.

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However, there is only good news to share here. Fortunately, any hits that the star sustained were all nothing but impact related. This means that there is no real injury to worry about here. And sure, enough, as per ESPN, the star has no new injuries or ailments of note ahead of Game 3. So, simply put, Jayson Tatum is playing tonight and will feature alongside Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart to try and steal the win in Philadelphia. But, only time will tell if they are really able to do so.

 

What were Jayson Tatum’s stats against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2?

As per StatMuse, in 19 minutes played, Jayson Tatum recorded 7 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block. Additionally, he shot 1 of 7 from the field (14.3%), 0 of 3 from beyond the arc (0%), and 5 of 5 from the charity stripe (100%).