The Celtics are on track to enter the postseason behind the Cleveland Cavaliers as the second seed in the East. That puts the defending champs on track to play either the No. 7 or No. 8 seed, currently projected as the Atlanta Hawks or Orlando Magic, depending on how the play-in tournament shakes out.

What do we know about the status of recent injuries to star Boston Celtics forwards Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? The two Celtics stars have been dealing with some late-season injuries to their lower extremities just when the team ought to be thinking about starting to ramp up intensity to build momentum heading into the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Jayson Tatum is a top-five player in the NBA. Last season, the Boston Celtics superstar accepted a sacrificial role as a primary playmaker to help his team lift a championship.This season, Tatum’s role has been far more balanced.