One day after being listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns with a left ankle sprain, Tatum was upgraded to questionable. This change came after he completed a workout during Boston’s morning shootaround at PHX Arena, according to reporters in attendance.

So, regarding whether Jayson Tatum is playing tonight vs. the Nets, the Celtics have little incentive to make him available if he isn't 100 percent with their playoff seeding effectively determined.

Tatum posted 25 points, seven rebounds and eight assists to lead the Celtics to a 113-95 victory over the Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Tatum left the game and did not return after suffering an ankle injury with 3:35 to play in the third quarter.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and the Boston Celtics won their eighth straight, beating the San Antonio Spurs 121-111 on Saturday night. Jrue Holiday had 21 points, six rebounds and six assists for Boston.

Jayson Tatum hit for 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the visiting Boston Celtics easily handled the San Antonio Spurs 121-111 on Saturday while producing their season-best eighth straight victory.

Jayson Tatum had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and the Boston Celtics won their eighth straight, beating the San Antonio Spurs 121-111 on Saturday night. Jrue Holiday