Two of the NBA's best scorers are set to go head-to-head when Jayson Tatum and the Celtics travel to Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee to take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.
Both players have been in MVP form this season as Antetokounmpo ranks third in the league in scoring with 32.4 points per game, while Tatum sits just behind Giannis in sixth with 30.5 points per game.
These teams square off for the second time this season after the Celtics won the pair's Christmas Day clash, 139-118. Tatum was the difference maker in that game, scoring 41 points to lead the Celtics to the win.
This game has massive standing implications with the Bucks (39-17) nipping at the heels of the Eastern Conference-leading Celtics (41-16). The only problem is the major injury cloud hanging over the Celtics. According to the team's latest injury report, Boston will be without Jaylen Brown (facial fracture), Danilo Gallinari (ACL repair) and Marcus Smart (right ankle sprain).
The report also has Robert Williams III (left ankle soreness) and Grant Williams (right elbow swelling) as questionable. Most importantly for the Celtics: Jayson Tatum is listed as doubtful with a non-COVID illness.
Check back in with The Sporting News for all the up-to-date injury news on Tatum and the Celtics.
Can the Celtics overcome their injury woes or will the Bucks claw closer to the top of the Eastern Conference?
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Is Jayson Tatum playing vs. Bucks tonight?
Tatum has been downgraded to out, so he will not play against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Celtics injury updates for tonight at Bucks:
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) February 14, 2023
Malcolm Brogdon and Grant Williams upgraded to available.
Jayson Tatum downgraded to OUT.
Al Horford added to the report as questionable.
Rob Williams still questionable.
What channel is Celtics vs. Bucks on?
- Date: Tuesday, Feb. 14
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling TV
Tuesday's game between the Celtics and Bucks will be broadcast nationally on TNT. Viewers in the United States can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Celtics vs. Bucks start time
- Date: Tuesday, Feb. 14
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Celtics vs. Bucks from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Celtics schedule 2022-23
Here are Boston's next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Feb. 14 | at Bucks | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Feb. 15 | vs. Pistons | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Feb. 23 | at Pacers | 7:00 p.m. | — |
| Feb. 25 | at 76ers | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| Feb. 27 | at Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | — |
Bucks schedule 2022-23
Here are Milwaukee's next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Feb. 14 | vs. Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Feb. 16 | at Bulls | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Feb. 24 | vs. Heat | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Feb. 26 | vs. Suns | 1:00 p.m. | ABC |
| Feb. 28 | at Nets | 7:30 p.m. | — |
