BREAKING: Jayson Tatum's Final Status For 76ers-Celtics Game

Jayson Tatum is available for Wednesday's game.

Nov 17, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) walks off the floor after a loss against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

On Wednesday evening, the Celtics will have their best player back in the starting lineup when they host the Philadelphia 76ers.

For the game, Jayson Tatum has been upgraded to available.

The All-Star forward missed the team's last game due to an illnes.

Via The Boston Celtics: "Injury Report update:

Jrue Holiday (right shoulder impingement) - OUT
Jayson Tatum - AVAILABLE
Derrick White - AVAILABLE"

Injury Report update:

Jrue Holiday (right shoulder impingement) - OUT
Jayson Tatum - AVAILABLE
Derrick White - AVAILABLE https://t.co/aet08pr5M2

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 25, 2024

Tatum comes into the night with outstanding averages of 28.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 46.3% from the field and 37.2% from the three-point range in 26 games.

He is in his eighth NBA season (all with the Celtics).

Via Celtics Stats: "The only NBA player averaging at least 25 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and fewer than 3 turnovers per game."

The only NBA player averaging at least 25 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and fewer than 3 turnovers per game.

Vote Jayson Tatum to his 6th NBA All-Star Game: https://t.co/Ig5lRs2oGD pic.twitter.com/F9KZRbx6v5

— Celtics Stats (@celtics_stats) December 25, 2024

The Celtics are coming off a 108-104 loss to the Orlando Magic (wthout Tatum).

That said, they still have the second-best record in the Eastern Conference (22-7).

Following the 76ers, the Celtics will host Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers on Friday in Boston.

Via The NBA: "Jayson Tatum and the defending champion Celtics host Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers in an Eastern Conference Christmas Day showdown!

Don't miss PHI/BOS #NBAXmas action at 5:00pm/et on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+ & Disney+ 🎄🏀"

Jayson Tatum and the defending champion Celtics host Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers in an Eastern Conference Christmas Day showdown!

Don't miss PHI/BOS #NBAXmas action at 5:00pm/et on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+ & Disney+ 🎄🏀 pic.twitter.com/aOlVmx6a3e

— NBA (@NBA) December 25, 2024

As for the 76ers (10-17), they are the 12th seed in the east.

Following Boston, they will play their next game on Saturday against the Jazz in Salt Lake City, Utah.