SUMMARY
- The Boston Celtics will be playing against the New Orleans Pelicans tonight.
- Jayson Tatum looks healthy and is expected to be on the court for the Celtics.
Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics will be taking on Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans tonight. Fans who have been following the Celtics this season will be aware that they sit well above the competition in the Eastern Conference and have a solid hold on the 1st position with a record of 57 wins and 16 losses.
Since Zion has remained largely healthy and consistent this season, the Pelicans have also been doing quite well and occupy the 5th seed in the West with a record of 45 wins and 28 losses. As the two teams get ready to face off, fans might want to know more about the injury reports and expected rosters for both sides. Moreover, a prediction regarding which team is more likely to win will also be made.
Jayson Tatum looks healthy for the Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans game tonight
Celtics fans will be pleased to hear that Jayson Tatum looks healthy for this matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans and is expected to play. Although there have been stretches of the season in which Tatum has not lived up to expectations, there is no denying that he was been playing at an elite level overall.
Boston Celtics injury report
- JD Davidson (out)
- Jaden Springer (out)
Boston Celtics expected roster
- Jrue Holiday
- Derrick White
- Jayson Tatum
- Jaylen Brown
- Kristaps Porzingis
New Orleans Pelicans injury report
- Jose Alvarado (out)
- Brandon Ingram (out)
- Dyson Daniels (out)
New Orleans Pelicans expected roster
- Herb Jones
- CJ McCollum
- Zion Williamson
- Trey Murphy III
- Jonas Valančiūnas
Although both teams have a few names on the injury list, it is clear that the Pelicans have more important members on their roster unavailable when compared to the Celtics. Be that as it may, here are the predictions for this game.
Can the Celtics regain momentum vs the Pelicans?
In terms of current record, talent, and experience, it would be fair to claim that the Celtics are superior to the Pelicans this season. Moreover, Boston is coming off an unexpected loss to the Atlanta Hawks and will be eager to break their two-game losing streak.