Wednesday night could serve as the first time during the 2024-2025 NBA season that Jayson Tatum will miss a game for the Boston Celtics. According to the NBA’s

Boston ruled out the three-time All-NBA first-teamer for its matchup with the Detroit Pistons at TD Garden with right patella tendinopathy. Starting guard Jrue Holiday (left knee tendinopathy) also was ruled out for the second consecutive game.

Tatum has played well in the 2024-25 season so far. In fact, Tatum is establishing himself as a legitimate MVP candidate. The 26-year-old is currently averaging 28.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.3 steals per outing. He is also shooting 45.4 percent from the field and 37.4 percent from beyond the arc.