Jayson Tatum injury: Celtics confirm star's status for Game 7 Jayson Tatum will be available for Game 7 against the 76ers, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed. Mazzulla stated during a conference call that Tatum would play in the winner-take-all matchup. Hours later, the Celtics announced they had “no injuries to report” ahead of the game at TD Garden. Tatum dealt with stiffness in his left leg during Game 6, which took place in Philadelphia. Footage from the Peacock broadcast showed him massaging his calf during a second-quarter timeout. He briefly exited the court toward the locker room in the third quarter but returned to the game. The injury was not the same leg that Tatum tore his Achilles tendon in during the 2025 season. Tatum checked out of the game with four minutes remaining in the third quarter and did not return. Mazzulla pulled the team’s starters early in the fourth quarter and played the final 10 minutes with bench players. Tatum finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and three turnovers while playing 29 minutes, his lowest total in a game since March 10. He had logged at least 39 minutes in three of the first five games of the first-round series, including a season-high 42 minutes in Game 3. Tatum downplayed the issue, stating he “wasn’t overly concerned.” He described the stiffness as a minor issue and noted that the game was “a little out of reach” when he left the court. Mazzulla confirmed the team had no concerns about Tatum’s leg and expected him to be fine. The Celtics have had their full roster available for every game in the postseason. Tatum, who made his season debut on March 6, averaged 23.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 6.8 assists over the first six playoff games, shooting 47.5% from the field and 36.5% from beyond the arc.#boston_celtics #jayson_tatum #joe_mazzulla #td_garden #76ers
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 25, 2026) The Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics are set to face off on March 25, 2026, at TD Garden. This matchup pits one of the top teams in the Western Conference against a strong Eastern squad. Oklahoma City enters the game with a 57-15 record, while Boston maintains its position in the standings through a strong home performance. The game carries significant weight as both teams aim to secure playoff seeding in the final stretch of the regular season. While Boston holds the slight edge in the all-time series, Oklahoma City has dominated recent encounters, including a 104-102 victory on March 12. Both teams are largely healthy for the matchup. The Thunder’s injury report includes only Thomas Sorber, who is out for the season due to a right knee ACL tear. The rest of the roster, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Cason Wallace, is expected to be available. Boston’s Nikola Vucevic is sidelined with a right ring finger fracture, but the rest of the roster, including Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, is set to play. Oklahoma City’s starting lineup features Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, and Isaiah Hartenstein. The bench includes Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Ajay Mitchell, Alex Caruso, and Jaylin Williams, offering depth across positions. Boston’s starting five consists of Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Kristaps Porzingis, with Payton Pritchard, Neemias Queta, Sam Hauser, Baylor Scheierman, and Al Horford providing bench support. The Thunder’s recent performance highlights their balanced scoring and defensive capabilities.#boston_celtics #oklahoma_city_thunder #shai_gilgeousalexander #chet_holmgren #td_garden
WWE Raw Results and Live Discussion (Mar. 23, 2026): Usos vs. the Vision The WWE Monday Night Raw show opened with a montage of talent arriving at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, setting the stage for the event leading up to WrestleMania 42. A recap of last week’s segment featuring Brock Lesnar stalking Seth Rollins and Oba Femi powerbombing Lesnar’s soul out of his body followed, highlighting the ongoing tension between the two. Brock Lesnar made his entrance, flanked by Paul Heyman, who delivered his usual dramatic introduction. The crowd chanted for Oba Femi, prompting Heyman to warn them that their actions could provoke Lesnar, who had already defeated multiple opponents in recent weeks. Lesnar’s return was met with mixed reactions, as fans speculated whether Oba Femi could challenge him. However, the narrative quickly shifted when Femi attempted to confront Lesnar, only to be met with a fiery response from the Beast. Lesnar grabbed Femi in a fireman’s carry but was surprised when Femi slipped out, delivering a clean clothesline to the floor. Lesnar, visibly shaken, yelled at Femi, “You ain’t that lucky, boy!” before Heyman backed him up the aisle. The moment underscored Lesnar’s dominance while hinting at his lingering vulnerability. The show then transitioned to Dominik Mysterio’s rematch against Penta, with Dom expressing frustration over not receiving the support he needed from his stablemates. The Usos, “Big” Jim and “Main Event” Jey Uso, were next in the ring, defending their WWE Men’s World Tag Team Championship against the Vision, a team consisting of Austin Theory and Logan Paul. The match began with the Usos asserting their dominance, using their tag team chemistry to control the action.#wwe #brock_lesnar #td_garden #boston_massachusetts #paul_heymann
Jayson Tatum Set to Return for Celtics vs. Warriors Game Jayson Tatum is expected to play for the Boston Celtics in their matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. The Celtics have listed him as available, with no injury designation on his status, confirming he is cleared to take part in the game. This decision removes uncertainty about the team’s lineup, as Tatum and Jaylen Brown are both active for the contest. The Celtics enter the game with their core players in place, continuing their push through the regular season. Tatum’s injury status for the game remains unchanged, with no setbacks reported. This will be his sixth appearance since returning from a ruptured right Achilles tendon sustained during last year’s playoffs. The Celtics’ injury report includes only Nikola Vucevic, who is still sidelined after surgery for a right ring finger fracture earlier in March. The rest of the roster features Tatum, Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and other current players. Veteran names like Al Horford and Malcolm Brogdon are not part of this season’s roster. Despite being cleared to play, the Celtics are still managing Tatum’s minutes as part of his recovery plan. He is projected to play around 32 minutes against the Warriors. In five games since his return, Tatum has averaged 20.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.2 steals. His shooting percentages stand at 40.9% from the field and 27.1% from beyond the arc, indicating he is gradually regaining his rhythm after a lengthy absence. The Celtics’ lineup for the game includes Tatum as the primary scoring option, with Jaylen Brown contributing off his recent 41-point performance against the Phoenix Suns.#boston_celtics #jayson_tatum #jaylen_brown #golden_state_warriors #td_garden
Jayson Tatum will return to Boston Celtics Friday against Dallas Mavericks Jayson Tatum will make his season debut with the Boston Celtics on Friday night. The Celtics upgraded Tatum to available on the injury report Friday afternoon, just hours before their game against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. He had been listed as questionable for the first time all season after tearing his right Achilles during the playoffs in May 2025. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed Tatum will be in the starting lineup for the matchup. The Celtics currently hold the second seed in the Eastern Conference, four-and-a-half games behind the Detroit Pistons. With Tatum sidelined for most of the season, many had anticipated a challenging campaign for the team. Tatum suffered the right Achilles injury late in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks on May 12, 2025. The Celtics announced the same day that Tatum had already undergone surgery. Medical experts noted that the prompt surgical intervention could accelerate his recovery. Typically, a torn Achilles requires 9 to 12 months of rehabilitation, but Tatum has been out for nearly 10 months. In February, Tatum participated in practices with Boston’s G-League team, signaling progress in his recovery. Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens emphasized that the team would not delay Tatum’s return, stating, “There's no pressure from us. But there's also not going to be any of us saying, 'Well, why don't you just take another week?' It's going to be: When he's ready, he's ready.” Over his eight NBA seasons since being drafted from Duke, Tatum has established himself as a league star. He averages 23.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in his career.#boston_celtics #jayson_tatum #joe_mazzulla #dallas_mavericks #td_garden
