Jayson Tatum (health protocols) unavailable for Celtics on Friday
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (health and safety protocols) is out for Friday's game against the Orlando Magic.
The Celtics are set to play for the first time in a week amid COVID-19 issues, but they will be without Tatum, Carsen Edwards, Semi Ojeleye, and Robert Williams due to league protocols. Jaylen Brown, Semi Ojeleye, Javonte Green, and Daniel Theis are all questionable.
Brown has a 32.8 usage percentage this season without Tatum on the court this season, second-most on the Celtics behind Jeff Teague's 33.0 percent clip.
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