Celtics' Tatum Cleared to Play vs Suns

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The Boston Celtics are set to host the Phoenix Suns, and star forward Jayson Tatum has been cleared to play after missing a recent game. Tatum made his season debut on March 6 after recovering from an Achilles injury, and while he did miss one game, he remains consistently in the Celtics' lineup.

Why it matters

Tatum's return is crucial for the Celtics, who have been one of the top teams in the NBA this season. With Jaylen Brown putting together an MVP-caliber year, the Celtics are looking to make a deep postseason push, and having Tatum back on the court will be a major boost.

The details

Tatum recently missed a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 12, but he returned to the court on March 14 against the Washington Wizards, playing 32 minutes and producing 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Celtics defeated the Wizards 111-100. Tatum's status for the matchup against the Suns on March 16 has been confirmed, as he has been cleared to play.

• Tatum made his season debut on March 6 after recovering from an Achilles injury.
• Tatum missed the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 12.
• Tatum returned to the court on March 14 against the Washington Wizards.

What’s next

The Celtics will look to continue their strong season and secure a high seed in the playoffs with Tatum back in the lineup.