On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics are set to host the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden in what promises to be a high-stakes showdown.
Fresh off a commanding 120-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns at home, the Celtics are riding a wave of momentum. In that thrilling win, superstar Jayson Tatum delivered a solid performance, racking up 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal. He shot 8/18 from the field and 2/8 from beyond the arc, logging 32 minutes on the court.
In a bombshell update that’s sure to electrify fans, the Celtics have just announced their injury report ahead of the Warriors clash—and Jayson Tatum is fully cleared to play. He’s not listed on the injury report at all, signaling he’s ready to unleash his talents against Golden State.
Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes reported: “Per the Celtics, Nikola Vucevic, who’s out due to a Right Ring Finger Fracture, is the only player on their injury report for tomorrow’s game against the Warriors.”
Since making his return to the lineup, Tatum has been a force, averaging 20.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game across five outings. His shooting splits stand at 40.9% from the field and 27.1% from three-point range, showing he’s heating up at just the right time.
The Duke product is in his ninth NBA season, all spent with the Celtics, where he’s established himself as one of the league’s elite talents.
Celtics This Season
Entering the night, the Celtics hold the second seed in the Eastern Conference with an impressive 45-23 record through 68 games. They’re on a two-game winning streak and have claimed victory in seven of their last ten contests, positioning them as serious contenders.
After the Warriors matchup, Boston heads out for a Friday night tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Coming off their triumphant 2024 NBA Championship run, the Celtics faced a setback last season, falling to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in the second round of the playoffs. But with key players like Tatum healthy and firing on all cylinders, Boston has a golden opportunity to storm back to the NBA Finals in 2026.
Warriors Right Now
Meanwhile, the Warriors roll into town as the ninth seed in the Western Conference, holding a 33-35 record after 68 games. They’ve struggled lately, winning just three of their last ten, making this a potential trap game for the surging Celtics—but one where Tatum’s availability could prove decisive.