Celtics Drop Major Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown Update After Dominating the Knicks!

With a 27-point blowout win against the New York Knicks on Saturday, the Boston Celtics improved to 37-16 on the season. Star forward Jayson Tatum had a monster performance in the win over New York, leading the team with 40 points, six rebounds and four assists.

Tatum’s co-star and reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown played 32 minutes and finished the night with 12 points, three rebounds and five assists in the win against New York.

Following this big win, the Celtics may be shorthanded heading into their next matchup against the Miami Heat, according to the team’s latest injury announcement.

Boston Celtics forwards Jayson Tatum (0) and Jaylen Brown (7) Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports© Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

On Sunday, the Celtics announced via their official injury report that Tatum and Brown are currently listed as questionable for Monday night’s game due to knee injuries. This means the Celtics could be without their star duo when they face the Heat at Kaseya Center.

The Celtics have yet to play a game without both of their stars this season and are 7-3 in games when either Tatum or Brown did not see the floor.

This latest news adds to the Celtics growing list of injuries. Guard Jrue Holiday is set to miss his third straight game as he continues to recover from a right shoulder impingement, while new pickup Torrey Craig continues to work his way back from a right ankle injury.

On the bright side, Kristaps Porzingis could return to the fold after he was a late scratch against the Knicks due to illness.

While the final injury report could see Tatum or Brown upgraded, the Celtics will hope both players return to full health soon enough. Tatum currently averages 26.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists this season, while Brown sits at 22.9 points, 6 rebounds, and 4.8 assists.