US EditionJayson Tatum back in Celtics' starting lineup for Game 3 at Orlando after bruised wrist
- Jayson Tatum rejoined the Boston Celtics starting lineup for Game 3 against the Orlando Magic on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Orlando.
- He missed Game 2, his first career postseason game absence, after sustaining a bone bruise in his wrist from a hard fall in the series opener.
- The Celtics initially listed the All-Star forward as doubtful before upgrading his status to available shortly before the game.
- Tatum scored 27 points upon his return, helping the Celtics maintain their 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
- While Tatum returned, the Celtics face ongoing lineup challenges as starting guard Jrue Holiday missed the game with a strained hamstring.
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My Mother LodeJayson Tatum back in Celtics’ starting lineup for Game 3 at Orlando after bruised wrist
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jayson Tatum is in Boston's starting lineup Friday night for Game 3 of the Celtics' series against the Orlando Magic after missing a game with a bone bruise in his right wrist.
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Jayson Tatum back in Celtics' starting lineup for Game 3 at Orlando after bruised wrist
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jayson Tatum is in Boston's starting lineup Friday night for Game 3 of the Celtics' series against the Orlando Magic after missing a game with a bone bruise in his right wrist.
Tatum Clinches Comeback for Game 3 vs Magic; Celtics Face Injuries
The Boston Celtics welcomed back Jayson Tatum for Game 3 against the Orlando Magic after he recovered from a severe bone bruise in his wrist that sidelined him for Game 2. Initially doubtful, Tatum was cleared to play following a successful warm-up. While Tatum and fellow star Jaylen Brown were active, the Celtics still missed starting guard Jrue Holiday due to a hamstring strain, adding to their ongoing lineup challenges. The Celtics have had t…
Celtics' Jayson Tatum Takes Big Step After Missed Playoff Game
Jayson Tatum missed a postseason game for the first time in his career in Game 2 of the opening round series for the Boston Celtics. The Boston star suffered a wrist injury in Game 1 against the Orlando Magic. While he’s listed as questionable for Game 3 in Orlando, Tatum took the floor for warmups, which he did not do for Game 2 on Wednesday. Whether or not he plays is yet to be seen, but it’s progress back to the floor for the Celtics forward.…
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