Tatum totaled 16 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-9 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 118-84 victory over the Heat in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
There's no doubt that Tatum is the undisputed go-to player on offense for the Celtics, and the star forward can take over a game if needed every time the team needs him to do so. He was active on both ends of the court in the series against the Heat, however, recording four double-doubles in five games while also reaching the 20-point plateau four times. He averaged 21.8 points and 10.4 rebounds per game against the Heat and will now aim to lead Boston in the Conference Semifinals, where the Celtics will take on either the Cavaliers or the Magic.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Posts double-double in Game 3 win
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Tatum logged 22 points (6-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-12 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one block in 39 minutes during Saturday's 104-84 victory over Miami in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Tatum co-led the Celtics in scoring Saturday with Jaylen Brown, but Tatum also made his presence felt in other categories, particularly in the rebounding column, another category in which he led the team. Tatum's eight makes from the charity stripe salvaged what could've been a subpar scoring performance for the star forward, and he'll aim to bounce back from a poor shooting display in Game 4 on Monday.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Nears 30 points in balanced game
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Tatum notched 28 points (10-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block over 41 minutes in Wednesday's 111-101 loss to Miami in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Tatum led all players in Wednesday's contest in minutes played while pacing the Celtics in shots made at the free-throw line and ending two points shy of the 30-point mark in a losing effort. Tatum, who also hauled in a team-high-tying rebound total, has impressed so far in the series against Miami, recording at least 20 points and eight boards in both postseason contests.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Does it all in triple-double
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Tatum notched 23 points (7-18 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 41 minutes during Sunday's 114-94 victory over Miami in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Tatum did a little bit of everything for Boston in its Game 1 victory, leading all players in rebounds and assists while pacing the Celtics in scoring along with a pair of steals. The triple-double was Tatum's first of the 2023-24 season. During the regular season, he surpassed 10 assists in one game while hauling in 10 or more boards 24 times.
Tatum (rest) will not play Sunday against the Wizards.
The Celtics are holding out Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford for the final game of the regular season because the No. 1 seed is locked up. All six players are expected to be available for the playoffs.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Won't play Friday
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Tatum (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Tatum was questionable for Friday's matchup due to a right knee contusion, and the Celtics won't take any chances during the penultimate game of the regular season since they've already secured the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Tatum's final chance to suit up during the regular season will be Sunday against the Wizards.
Tatum (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Tatum continues to deal with a right knee contusion, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up in the second half of a back-to-back set. He wasn't very effective during Thursday's loss to the Knicks, tallying 18 points, seven assists, four rebounds, two steals and a block in 32 minutes. The Celtics have clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the team exercise caution with Tatum's workload over the final two games of the regular season.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Puts up 18 points Thursday
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Tatum racked up 18 points (5-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 32 minutes during Thursday's 118-109 loss to New York.
Tatum struggled badly from three-point range and missed six of his seven attempts from beyond the arc, as he was unable to escape the Celtics' overall struggles in what was a woeful offensive performance from a team perspective. Tatum will have two more chances to get back on track before the playoffs start -- Friday against the Hornets and Sunday versus the Wizards.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Questionable for Thursday
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Tatum (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks due to a right knee contusion, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Tatum was sidelined for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a right knee contusion, but he returned to action Tuesday against Milwaukee and totaled 22 points, six assists, five rebounds and a block in 37 minutes. It's unclear whether he'll be available for the first half of a back-to-back set Thursday, but if he's cleared to play, it wouldn't be surprising to see him handle a substantial workload.
Tatum supplied 22 points (9-19 FG, 4-9 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists and one block over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 104-91 loss to the Bucks.
Tatum returned from a one-game absence and was Boston's best offensive weapon by a wide margin, as he was the only Celtics player who reached the 20-point mark in what was a dreadful offensive showing from the team with the best record in The Association. Tatum's workload should be monitored over the final weekend of the regular season, as Boston has only three games remaining and wrapped up the No. 1 seed a while ago.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Good to go Tuesday
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Tatum (knee) isn't listed on Boston's injury report for Tuesday's game in Milwaukee, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Tatum was sidelined for Sunday's win over Portland due to a right knee contusion but will return to action Tuesday. Over his last seven appearances, Tatum has averaged 26.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.9 steals in 36.0 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Sitting out Sunday
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Tatum (knee) won't play Sunday versus Portland, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Tatum will miss his first game since March 22, but the Celtics should have the rest of their usual rotation members at their disposal with Jaylen Brown (hand) having been upgraded to available. In Tatum's absence, Sam Hauser will likely operate with an enlarged workload and have a chance to redeemed himself after a 1-for-18 shooting performance in a spot start in Friday's 101-100 win over Sacramento.
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum: Iffy against Portland
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Tatum is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to a right knee contusion, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Tatum is in danger of missing his first game since March 22 on Sunday due to a right knee injury. If the star forward is ruled out, Sam Hauser will likely receive increased playing time.
