Boston Celtics Announce Jayson Tatum Status For Raptors Game

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On Sunday afternoon, the Boston Celtics will host the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden.

The Celtics are coming off a 133-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Wisconsin.

Jayson Tatum finished with 23 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and three steals while shooting 8/16 from the field and 4/8 from three-point range in 31 minutes of playing time.

Celtics Announce Jayson Tatum’s Status For Raptors

GettyJayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Miami Heat during the second half at Kaseya Center on February 10, 2025 in Miami, Florida.

For Sunday’s game, the Celtics have announced their injury report.

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

Daniel Donabedian of ClutchPoints wrote: “Nikola Vucevic is once again the only name on the injury report for the Celtics. However, he’s now QUESTIONABLE and could be activated before the playoffs to get some more on-court time with Jayson Tatum, etc.”

GettyJayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics warms up before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden on March 25, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Tatum made his season debut last month.

The superstar forward has looked good, averaging 21.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 40.9% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range in 13 games.

Celtics Ahead Of Raptors Visit

GettyJayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics dunks against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of the game at Spectrum Center on November 02, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Celtics are having another fantastic season as the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 52-25 record in 77 games.

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and 8-2 over their last ten).

At home, the Celtics are 26-11 in 37 games.

Following the Raptors, they will play their next game on Tuesday when they remain at home to host LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets.

GettyJANUARY 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.

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 of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

That said, a healthy Tatum could give them a real chance to win their second title in three years.

GettyStephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors talks with Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics after their game at Chase Center on January 20, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

Raptors Ahead Of Celtics Clash In Boston

GettyBrandon Ingram #3 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after a foul during the first half at a NBA game against the Houston Rockets at Scotiabank Arena on October 29, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.

The Raptors will come into Sunday’s game as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 43-34 record in 77 games.

They have won five out of their last ten games (and are 22-17 on the road).

Following the Celtics, the Raptors will play their next game on Tuesday when they host Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat.