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Injury report for Celtics’ Christmas Day home game against the Sixers:
Jrue Holiday – Right Shoulder Impingement – Questionable
Jayson Tatum – Illness (non-COVID-19) – Questionable
Derrick White – Right hamstring strain – Questionable – 4:38 p.m.
The Celtics say Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum and Derrick White are questionable for tomorrow’s game against Philadelphia in Boston. – 4:38 p.m.
Now, according to the Last 2 Minutes report, officials say 1) a foul call on Jaylen Suggs on Derrick White with 1:32 left, and 2) a foul call on Jaylen Suggs on a 3-point shot attempt with 7.5 seconds left.・He stated that he missed Queen’s foul. #Celtics Down 4. Two important mistakes. #magic – 3:18 p.m.
Tatum was injured; #Celtics Losing and cooling down until late #magic bostonglobe.com/2024/12/23/spo… via @BostonGlobe – 9:23am
#Celtics lead #magic 32-21 after a fast-paced 1Q. Brown 15, White 5, Pritchard 4. Suggs 7, Bitadze 6.
Tatum is still listed as questionable. He is not on the bench with his teammates yet. – 7:37pm
I use a Tatum watch. We will let you know if he joins his teammates on the bench. #Celtics #magic – 7:13pm
Tatum is still listed as questionable, but I’m going to tip him. Still there #Celtics Locker room. #magic. – 7:09pm
Al Horford will start tonight in place of Jayson Tatum, who joined the injury report late with a non-COVID-19 illness. – 7:07 p.m.
Jayson Tatum downgraded to ‘questionable’ due to non-coronavirus illness in Orlando tonight – 6:58 p.m.
NEW @CLNSMedia — Some thoughts about #NBA Tatum/Mazzula comments on MVP straw voting and candidacy in Chicago.
We know Tatum can have nights like that. His “underrated” influence was confirmed in fourth place. Reaching 1 requires greater consistency. clnsmedia.com/jayson-tatum-i… – 3:15pm
Jayson Tatum showed he deserves to be MVP Saturday night in Chicago. bostonglobe.com/2024/12/22/spo… via @BostonGlobe – 12:44pm
Watch Jayson Tatum join Larry Bird as the only Celtics players to record a triple-double with at least 40 points
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 12:04pm
Latest from BSJ: Jayson Tatum reaches his full MVP potential without chasing MVP-level performance bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/12/22/jay… – 1:08am
As far as I can see, the last time Tatum hit 43 or higher was in January. – 12:24am
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 123, Bulls 98 – C’s rout Bulls closing in on Tatum’s monster triple-double
bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/12/21/bsj… – 11:53pm
Following Jayson Tatum’s performance in the Celtics’ win in Chicago, King Stat included “Historical Night” in the subject line of his email.
And the Sultan is not easily impressed, because he is the Sultan.
@DickLipe provides details and perspectives that will amaze you: pic.x.com/CWfM6Oeb0J – 11:18pm
Kristaps Porzingis on Jayson Tatum: “He’s not a PR player. He’s not doing everything just for PR. He’s actually playing the right way…He’s hungry for wins. – 10:55pm
Jayson Tatum tonight:
43 points
16 Lev
10 AST
86TS%
No player in NBA history has a better stat line. pic.x.com/UIzakF9gEk – 10:02pm
Tatum had 43 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists. He is the first Celtic to record a 40-point triple-double since Larry Bird. – 9:59pm
Jayson Tatum’s triple double. Third regular season of his career. #Celtics #bull
40-15-10 – 9:56 p.m.
Tatum had an incredible triple-double with 37 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. 9:55pm
Tatum is looking to check in with a triple-double to one assist. #Celtics #bull – 9:53pm
Tatum 3rd quarter: 18 points (7-8 FG, 4-5 3pt), 5 rebounds, 4 assists – 9:42pm
Tatum had one assist from his triple-double. #Celtics #bull – 9:39pm
#Celtics lead #bull 61-54 in the first half. Tatum 16, Brown 15, Porzingis 12, White 6, Holiday 4. LaVine 11, Williams 11, Vucevic 8, Dosunmu 7.
3pt.: BOS 6-22;CH: 9-25 – 9:02pm
Celtics 61, Bulls 54 at half.
LaVine, Williams 11 points each
Vucevic 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists
Dosunmu 7 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds
Tatum 16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists
Brown 15 points
Porzingis 12 points – 9:01pm
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If not Valanciunas, then Portland’s Robert Williams III is probably the most coveted center position on the trade market this season. He is also on the Lakers’ big player wish list and is known for his presence on defense. And with Williams still in the third year of a four-year, $48 million contract, there remains interest in Portland’s ability to do well despite Williams’ considerable injury history. However, sources say the Blazers do not want to part ways with Williams just yet. Portland was bullish on Williams’ pick-and-roll partnership with the Blazers’ young guard, according to team officials, as they made acquiring Williams a priority as part of Jrue Holiday’s return package before the start of last season. That’s what it means. If there is any movement in Portland’s crowded frontcourt, which also includes Deandre Ayton, Duop Reese and recent No. 7 overall pick Donovan Clingan, it won’t happen until much closer to the Feb. 6 deadline. It is expected that -via marcstein.substack.com / December 19, 2024
Jack Simon: Teams where Jaylen Brown leaves players (like Jrue Holiday) open as a defensive strategy: “Teams had to do magic tricks and pull rabbits out of hats to try to beat us.” -via blue sky / December 8, 2024
Tim Bontemps: Memphis left Jrue Holiday open multiple times tonight, ending up 3-for-17 and 3-for-4. Celtics manager Joe Mazzula said it’s a “bold” strategy the Grizzlies are deploying and said he has a message for Holiday. He continued to make shots and said he was happy to see Boston’s defense. -via Twitter @TimBontemps / December 7, 2024
Gary Washburn: Jayson Tatum appears to be out due to an illness other than coronavirus. He is not in the starting lineup. #Celtics. -via Twitter @GwashburnGlobe / December 23, 2024
BALLIN HQ: 2024-25 Top 10 Most Viewed NBA Players: 1. LeBron James – 623M 2. Ja Morant – 538 minutes 3. Victor Wembaneyama – 402 minutes 4. Stephen Curry – 350 minutes 5. LaMelo Ball – 237 minutes 6. Giannis Antetokounmpo – 227 minutes 7. Klay Thompson – 189 minutes 8. Nikola Jokic – 182 minutes 9. Jayson Tatum – 175 minutes 10. Anthony Davis – 169M -via x.com / December 23, 2024
Jayson Tatum recorded a historic triple-double in a 123-98 win over the Bulls in Chicago. Tatum’s 43 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists were the first in Celtics history. Is he the only other Celtic player to have achieved a 40-point triple-double? Larry Bird, three times. Bird had two triple-doubles (1986 and 1992) with 14 rebounds, coming close to matching Tatum’s record of 16 rebounds. -via boston globe / December 22, 2024
Cameron Tabatabai: Derrick White upgraded to be available for tonight’s game against Memphis Per Celtics -via blue sky / December 7, 2024
Cameron Tabatabay: Al Horford out tonight, Derrick White listed on injury report as likely intact for Celtics game against Grizzlies -via Twitter @CTabatabaie / December 7, 2024
Jay King: Luke Cornett on why he blocked a shot with Derrick White: “He and I both know a thing or two about rejection in life.” -via x.com / December 3, 2024
