As the game started, Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum was pulled out of the starting lineup due to a mysterious illness. Boston didn't comment too much on it and Tatum ended up not playing in the game.

The reigning champion Boston Celtics remain a top team in the NBA. Two months into the season, they are 22-8 and own the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Boston Celtics will be shorthanded against the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day. Ahead of their marquee holiday matchup, the Celtics’ injury report was headlined by Jayson Tatum, Derrick White,

Celtics Have an Unbelievable Game Streak Going Back Ten Seasons. The reigning champs have fallen to a still-great 22-8 record on the year, solid enough for the Eastern