Jayson Tatum's Injury Status For Celtics-Cavs Game

Jayson Tatum has been ruled out for Monday's game.

On Monday night, the Boston Celtics will be in Ohio to face off with the Cleveland Cavaliers.  

For the game, they will be without their best player, as Jayson Tatum has been ruled out due to a knee injury. 

Underdog NBA: "Jayson Tatum (knee) ruled out Monday."

Jayson Tatum (knee) ruled out Monday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) March 6, 2023

The former Duke star is in the middle of another tremendous season with averages of 30.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.0 steals per contest in 61 games. 

He is also shooting 46.0% from the field and 35.0% from the three-point range. 

On Sunday night, the Celtics lost in overtime to the New York Knicks (131-129), but Tatum had 40 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. 

Right now, the Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 45-20 record in 65 games.  

They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak but are also 6-4 in their last ten games.

On the road, the Celtics are a very impressive 20-11 in the 31 games they have played outside of Boston. 

Last season, they made the NBA Finals, and there is an excellent chance they can get back there in 2023.

As for the Cavs, they are the fourth seed in the east with a 40-26 record in 66 games. 

They are 6-4 in their last ten games and an incredible 27-7 in the 34 games they have hosted at home in Ohio.

The franchise hasn't been to the NBA Playoffs since the 2018 season when they still had LeBron James. 

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