On Wednesday evening, the Boston Celtics will play the Golden State Warriors (at home).
The Celtics most recently beat the Phoenix Suns by a score of 120-112.
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 Star Jayson Tatum Makes Instagram Post
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 19: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the first half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden on January 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Tatum has looked good since returning to action, he 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.
Before Wednesday’s game, the former Duke star made a post to Instagram that had over 175,000 likes.
Many people left comments on Tatum’s post:
Dejounte Murray: “YESSIR 0 🖤”
@austina232299: “Welcome back JT!!! The comeback tour will feed families!!! 🔥👏”
Quentin Richardson: “Back line he never left!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥”
Ryan Clark: “👏👏👏👏”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 20: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics takes a moment before their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on January 20, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Tatum was the third pick in the 2017 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball.
He has already established himself as a future Hall of Famer.
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 19: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the first half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden on January 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Celtics Before Warriors Battle
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 17: Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on January 17, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Celtics are having an excellent year where they are 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 ten).
Following the Warriors, the Celtics will visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.
The NBA wrote: “Sharpshooting on display 🎯 Top-3 teams in total 3PM face off tonight as JB and the Celtics host Kristaps and the Warriors! Action tips off at 7:00pm/et on ESPN.”
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)
Warriors Before Boston Meeting
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 are the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 33-35 record in 68 games.
They have won three out of their last ten.
Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Makes Instagram Post Before Warriors Game