Celtics vs 76ers Injury Report: Status For Jayson Tatum, Paul George Revealed
March 7, 2025
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The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are getting ready to square off tonight for the fourth time this season. In those games, the Celtics are 2-1 over Philadelphia, with the 76ers’ only win coming on Christmas Day.
Boston has dominated the 76ers in the two matchups since but both teams enter this game with some serious players on the injury report. The 76ers will be without star center Joel Embiid as he has been ruled out for the remainder of the year due to injury.
Read more: 76ers Star Joel Embiid Ruled Out For Remainder of NBA Season
Philadelphia also saw star forward Paul George land on the injury report. George was listed as questionable for this game against the Celtics but will not play in this contest.
76ers’ Paul George is out tonight against the Celtics with groin soreness, sources tell ESPN. Sixers are without George and Tyrese Maxey (back) tonight along with season-ending absences of Joel Embiid, Jared McCain and Eric Gordon.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 6, 2025
The team will also be without star guard Tyrese Maxey in this game. This leaves the 76ers very shorthanded against the defending champions.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 25: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at the the TD Garden on December… BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 25: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at the the TD Garden on December 25, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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As for the Celtics, they have a long list on the injury report. Star forward Jaylen Brown has been ruled out of this game due to right knee posterior impingement.
Co-star Jayson Tatum also landed on the injury report prior to the matchup. Tatum was listed as questionable entering the game and will play in this contest.
Sam Hauser has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game vs the 76ers, per the Celtics.
Jayson Tatum is available to play. https://t.co/Hy3Pktrlef
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) March 6, 2025
Star point guard Jrue Holiday remains out due to a nagging hand injury. Center Al Horford will also miss this game due to a left big toe sprain.
Additionally, center Kristaps Porzingis will miss this game due to a non-Covid illness. This leaves Boston shorthanded for this matchup with Philadelphia.
The two sides entered this season as two of the favorites to compete in the Eastern Conference this season. While Boston has lived up to the hype, the 76ers have seen a nightmare year take place.
The 76ers have been decimated by injuries this season and it has caused all sorts of problems. Philadelphia currently owns a record of 21-40 for the season entering this game and they have lost two in a row.
This team has only won one of their previous 10 games so they could be on the verge of bowing out. Philadelphia remains in the playoff hunt despite all the issues but they could be better off forgoing the rest of the season.
In contrast, the Celtics enter this game with the second-best record in the East. Boston owns a record of 44-18 for the year and they have won eight of their past 10 games overall.
The Celtics will have the upper hand here even with all of the injuries. But the 76ers could make things interesting if others step up.
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