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BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 29: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics listens to a reporters question during Boston Celtics media day at the Auerbach Center on September 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
On Friday evening, the Boston Celtics are going to play the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden.
There is a lot of hope that Jayson Tatum will be able to make his season debut after getting injured in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
The future Hall of Famer has yet to appear in a game since May 12.
Boston Celtics Official Injury Report
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics lays on the ground after being injured against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images). (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
For the game, the Celtics have announced their official injury report.
Tatum will be questionable, while Baylor Scheierman is available.
The Boston Celtics wrote: “Injury Report for tomorrow vs. DAL: Jayson Tatum – Right Achilles Repair – QUESTIONABLE”
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on March 28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Tatum has spent all nine seasons of his pro career with the Celtics.
He has averages of 23.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 45.9% from the field and 37.0% from three-point range over 585 games.
The former Duke star reached the NBA Finals twice in his first seven seasons.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote: “Just in on @SportsCenter — Jayson Tatum has been fully cleared to make his Boston Celtics season debut:”
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 24: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media during Boston Celtics Media Day at The Auerbach Center on September 24, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
Baylor Scheierman’s NBA Career
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 30: Baylor Scheierman #55 of the Boston Celtics celebrates during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 117-115. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Scheierman is in the middle of his second season (all with Boston).
He is currently averaging 4.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 37.3% from three-point range in 57 games.
The Boston Celtics wrote (via X) on February 2: “Joe Mazzulla says that Baylor Scheierman’s greatest contributions of late have been his improved rebounding, his defensive versatility, and his “ability to read the game in real time” while at times serving as our third ball handler.”
Boston Celtics Right Now
GettyBOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 29: Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks with reporters during Boston Celtics media day at the Auerbach Center on September 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
The Celtics have been one of the best teams in the league (even without Tatum).
They are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-21 record in 62 games.
Following the Mavs, the Celtics will play their next game on Sunday when they visit James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Ohio.