Boston gets mixed bag of Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis injury updates
The Celtics have taken a blow to their frontcourt
The Boston Celtics won’t be in full force entering their Saturday night matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Their staring lineup has taken a blow as Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum are both dealing with left ankle sprains. Porzingis has been ruled out while Tatum on the other hand, is questionable to play, as per the Athletic’s Jay King.
During the Celtics’ most recent outing against the Sacramento Kings, Porzingis landed on Domantas Sabonis’ foot while taking a jump shot, causing the sprain. While he was still able to finish the game, the swelling might have gotten worse afterward. No official report has been out yet on whether Porzingis will return for Boston’s Christmas Day matchup against rivals Los Angeles Lakers.
Tatum on the other hand, rolled his ankle two games prior, against the Golden State Warriors. Stepping on Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski’s shoe in the first quarter, Tatum willed himself to play the rest of the game, albeit finishing with a rough shooting night.
Big man Luke Kornet is also ruled out of Saturday’s game, while sharpshooter Sam Hauser is questionable.
