Celtics forward Jayson Tatum missed Thursday’s game against the Pistons due to right knee tendinopathy, but coach Joe Mazzulla reassured fans that the injury is not serious. Tatum has only missed two games this season, both against Detroit, out of the last four. Despite this setback, Tatum has a history of durability, playing in over 74 games in five of the last seven seasons.
The Celtics faced a tough loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday, with Tatum playing 38 minutes in that game. However, he was able to work out on Thursday and has another workout planned for Friday. Despite Tatum’s absence, Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised the Celtics’ unselfishness and ability to adjust their gameplay without their star player.
In other news, Celtics player Jaylen Brown was fined $25,000 for making a throat-slash gesture during a recent game against Detroit. While some of the fine money goes to charitable organizations, Brown expressed a desire for players to have more control over which charities benefit from these fines.
Overall, the Celtics are navigating Tatum’s injury with optimism, relying on their team’s unselfish play and collective effort to continue their success on the court.
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