Will Jayson Tatum play tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers? Latest update on the Boston Celtics star's injury report (March 5, 2025)

The Boston Celtics will face the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, March 5, at TD Garden, but all eyes are on star forward Jayson Tatum, who is listed as questionable due to a shoulder injury. The Celtics, currently 43-18 and holding a strong position in the league, are monitoring six players on their injury report, with Tatum’s status being the most critical ahead of the 7 p.m. ET tipoff.

Jayson Tatum might not play tonight as he is listed as GTD on the team’s injury report. The Boston Celtics’ leading scorer averaging 26.8 points per game (sixth in the NBA), has been a cornerstone of the team’s success this season. His potential absence could significantly impact the team’s offensive firepower, especially against a Trail Blazers squad that has struggled defensively, ranking 18th in the league by allowing 114.2 points per game. Over the last 20 games, Jayson Tatum has been stellar, posting averages of 24.9 points, 8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists while shooting 37% from beyond the arc.

The Celtics’ injury report also includes Jaylen Brown (questionable, illness), Kristaps Porzingis (day-to-day, illness), and Jrue Holiday (day-to-day, hand). Derrick White and Payton Pritchard are listed as probable, providing some depth if Tatum is sidelined. Boston’s depth will be tested, but their league-leading three-point shooting (17.8 made threes per game) could help offset any missing production.

On the other side, the Trail Blazers (28-34) are dealing with their own injury woes. Key players like Matisse Thybulle (ankle), Deandre Ayton (calf), and Robert Williams III (knee) are out, while Jerami Grant (knee) is questionable. Anfernee Simons, Portland’s leading scorer at 19 points per game, will need to step up to challenge Boston’s third-ranked defense, which allows just 108.2 points per game.
The Celtics have dominated opponents this season with a +522 scoring differential, outscoring teams by 8.6 points per game. Jayson Tatum’s ability to stretch the floor with his three-point shooting (3.6 made threes per game, fourth in the NBA) has been a key factor in their success. If he’s unable to play, the Celtics will rely heavily on Brown and Porzingis to carry the offensive load.
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Fans can catch the game on KATU, KUNP, and NBCS-BOS or stream it live on Fubo. As the Celtics aim to maintain their momentum, Tatum’s status will remain a focal point until game time.