On Monday evening, the Boston Celtics are set to face off against the Detroit Pistons in Massachusetts. However, the Celtics may be without their top player, as All-Star forward Jayson Tatum is listed on the ιnjᴜry report. Tatum has been having another impressive season, averaging 27.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.0 ꜱteal per game, while shooting 47.4% from the field and 37.9% from beyond the arc across 64 games.

Currently, the Celtics hold the first seed in the Eastern Conference and boast the best record in the NBA at 53-14, having won eight of their last ten games and riding a five-game winning streak. In their most recent matchup, they defeated the WаsҺinɡton Wizards with a commanding 130-104 victory, during which Tatum contributed 30 points, six rebounds, six assists, three steals, and one block in just 27 minutes of play. Following their game against the Pistons, the Celtics will next face Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks at home on Wednesday evening.

On the other hand, the Detroit Pistons, currently positioned as the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference, hold a record of 12-55 across 67 games. The team is currently on a two-game losing streak and has won four out of their last ten games. Following their game against Boston, the Pistons will take on the Indiana Pacers at home on Wednesday evening.