Jayson Tatum "doubtful" to play tonight, elbow issue could be lingering

Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum is still being listed as doubtful to play in tonight's Game 2 versus the Magic after injuring himself due to a hard foul by Orlando's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

Celtics list Jayson Tatum as doubtful for Game 2 vs. Magic. https://t.co/ee3apqupgH

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 22, 2025

Even more concerning than the present is the fact that Shams Charania is reporting that for Tatum this could be a lingering issue throughout these playoffs. The Celtics biggest threat to repeating as champs this season remains their health.