Celtics Injury Report: Status of Two Key Starters for NBA Cup Matchup Against Hawks

For the Boston Celtics’ opening game of the 2024 NBA Cup, two of their main starters will be available.

Jayson Tatum and Al Horford, both forwards, are available for the Celtics’ matchup with the Hawks. Horford and Tatum will be ready to go tonight, despite their dubious performance on Monday.

Tatum is available on Tuesday after he rolled this ankle on what should’ve been a Flagrant 1 on Giannis Antetokounmpo during Sunday’s win over Milwaukee. Luckily, he isn’t going to miss Tuesday’s game and finished the contest on Sunday, where he recorded 31 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists in 40 minutes.

Although he has been given the green light, head coach Joe Mazzulla may be cautious with the forward’s minutes, considering it’s the first night of a back-to-back set for Boston.

Despite having a sprained left big toe, Horford was promoted from questionable to availability. In his last five games, the seasoned big man has averaged 8.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.2 steals in 28.4 minutes.