Jayson Tatum Injury Update: Will the Celtics All-Star Play Tonight vs the Thunder?

The two powerhouses of the NBA, Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder face each other in a highly anticipated clash tonight. The Beantown are having a great season and are on top of their table, boasting 26 wins and just 6 losses. On the other hand, the 405 have a formidable squad and are fighting to secure the top position. If they manage to defeat the Boston Celtics tonight, they will dethrone the Minnesota Timberwolves and climb up the Western Conference table. However, with the star-studded squad of the 17x NBA champions, this is going to be a hard task for the OKC.

But is the cornerstone of the Celtics, the 4x All-Star Jayson Tatum playing tonight?

Taco Jay will play against the 405

Jayson Tatum is one of the driving forces in the success of the Celtics this season. He has been averaging 26.9 points per game demonstrating his attacking dominance in the game. His presence against the Thunders will furthermore tip the scales in favor of the Celtics as he can guide his team and help them attain glory. So, according to the injury report, the Celtics have a clean sheet and are determined to keep their winning streak going as currently they are holding a record of 11 wins and just 1 loss in their last 12 games.

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Not only Tatum but the Celtics have made some key additions of star players like Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Derrick White. After returning from a right elbow sprain, Holiday has added another dimension to the star-studded squad of the Beantown. However, not only the Celtics but even OKC have rebuilt their team into a formidable force and are on a winning streak themselves.

The Thunder have won four straight matches and eight of their past 10 games under the leadership of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Not only he, but Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren have also been the backbones of the team aiding them through every step of their success. So, how will the battle between the two cornerstones, Jayson Tatum and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander look like?

Jayson Tatum vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

In the upcoming action-packed matchup between OKC and Celtics, all eyes are going to be on these two superstars and how they are able to guide their team glory, Jayson Tatum and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Tatum’s all-around skill is on show, as he averages 27 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. While he helps on defense with steals, his shot-blocking ability is low. But as the Cute Rabbit can outscore his opponents by a double-digit margin and is flexible, it makes him a deadly force for the Celtics.

However, on the other hand, the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a revelation for his team. The Glide has averaged over 31 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game and leads the league in steals showing off his ability to disrupt opponents’ plays. While the Thunder lost the rebounding battle, Gilgeous-Alexander’s talent compensated for the team’s flaws.

OKC is a top-four offensive team, and their three-point shooting, headed by Gilgeous-Alexander, provides an additional aspect to their game. So, all eyes are on the floor as these two titans battle in what may be a preview of the NBA’s future. Who do you think will emerge victorious? Let us know in the comments below.

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