Wednesday, March 18

Boston Celtics Announce Jayson Tatum Status For Warriors Game



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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 10: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics walks backcourt during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on November 10, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics will host the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden.

The Celtics are coming off a 120-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns (also at home).

Jayson Tatum finished the win with 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists and one steal while shooting 8/18 from the field and 2/8 from three-point range in 32 minutes of playing time.

Celtics Announce Jayson Tatum Status

GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on March 28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

For Wednesday’s game with Golden State, the Celtics have announced their injury report.

Jayson Tatum will be available (he is not on the injury report).

Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes wrote: “Per the Celtics, Nikola Vucevic, who’s out due to a Right Ring Finger Fracture, is the only player on their injury report for tomorrow’s game against the Warriors.”

GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 10: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics high fivs Derrick White #9 against the Miami Heat during the second half at Kaseya Center on February 10, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Since returning to action, Tatum is averaging 20.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 40.9% from the field and 27.1% from three-point range in five games.

He is in his ninth NBA season (all with the Celtics) out of Duke.

Celtics This Season

GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – MARCH 08: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket around Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

The Celtics come into the night as the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 45-23 record in 68 games.

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and have won seven out of their last ten).

Following the Warriors, the Celtics will play their next game on Friday night when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies.

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 17: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics hugs head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

After winning the 2024 title, the Celtics are coming off a year where they lost to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in the second round.

If they can stay healthy, there is an excellent chance that they could return to the NBA Finals in 2026.

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 06: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second quarter at TD Garden on March 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Warriors Right Now

GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 04: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors motions to his team during the first half of their game against the Phoenix Suns at Chase Center on November 04, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The Warriors come into the matchup as the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 33-35 record in 68 games.

They have won just three out of their last ten.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar





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