When the Boston Celtics play the LA Clippers at the Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, December 23, Jayson Tatum may be out for the second straight game.Tatum was absent from the team’s previous encounter with the Sacramento Kings. The squad led by Derrick White and Jaylen Brown won 144-119 at the Golden 1 Center despite his absence. He is now questionable to start for the squad when they play the Clippers.
Tatum is labeled as questionable due to an ankle ailment, according ESPN’s injury report. Kristaps Porzingis, a center, is the other player that is absent from the contest. Due to a left ankle ailment that has persisted for a few weeks, the big man was unable to participate in the game. Moreover joining
What became of Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum?
During the squad’s defeat to the Golden State Warriors, Jayson Tatum suffered a left ankle injury. He hobbled off to the locker room at first, but he came back to play the entire game, spending 41 minutes on the floor. His 15 points ultimately proved to be insufficient as the Warriors prevailed 132-126 in overtime. He will now be assessed at game time against the Clippers after being ruled out of the matchup with Sacramento.
Porzingis has taken a break mostly to manage his injuries. The center participated in the game versus the Kings, but the team’s think tank has been cautious about how much time he spends on the court, particularly after he hurt his ankle on Wednesday.
Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis stats vs LA Clippers
Jayson Tatum heads to LA averaging 23.9 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 10 games against the Clippers in his career. On the season front, he is averaging 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists and 24.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in his last five games.
Meanwhile, Porzingis has averaged 19.2 points, 6.9 boards, and 1.8 blocks per game this season. His last five outings have seen him prop up 19.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steals, and 2.2 blocks. Against the Clippers, he averages 21.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 15 games.
