On Wednesday, hours before the team's game against the Orlando Magic, the Celtics announced star Jayson Tatum has been ruled out with a left ankle sprain.

Jayson Tatum has proven himself as a top-five player in the NBA. The Boston Celtics star has been named to three straight All-NBA First Teams. He’s a two-time Olympic champion, a six-time All-Star and a champion.

The Celtics will look to continue their stellar play and capture their 58th win of the season. Boston is a heavy favorite in this matchup with a -20.5 spread, and that is despite their best players, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, being on the injury report.

Madison Square Garden buzzed with anticipation, hearts warmed by nostalgia. One of the Knicks’ own had been immortalized. Fresh off his induction as a first-ballot member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame,

Tatum was one of several Boston players who were listed as questionable for this contest, but the star forward will suit up and handle his regular workload on offense as the Celtics' go-to option on offense.

Mitchell Robinson gets up for a big block on Jayson Tatum's 3-point attempt which turns into a Cameron Payne 3 for the Knicks vs. the Celtics.