Jayson Tatum (back) questionable for Celtics versus Cavaliers
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (lower right back contusion) is questionable to play on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What It Means:
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens previously said it's "unlikely" Tatum will play, so he may be headed for a second straight absence. Tatum sat out Sunday's matchup after taking a hard fall on Saturday. Kyrie Irving (load management) will be unavailable, so Gordon Hayward and Jaylen Brown should see more run.
Tatum is averaging 15.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.8 blocks, 1.4 triples, and 30.3 FanDuel points in 72 games this season.
Source:
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