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Final Injury Report for Magic-Celtics: Will Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Play?

Key keywords: Jayson Tatum injury status, Jaylen Brown game availability, Boston Celtics final injury report, Orlando Magic vs Celtics 2024 Playoffs Game 7, NBA playoff injury update, TD Garden postseason game, Celtics starting lineup availability The highly anticipated 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7 between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics is set to tip off at 8:00 PM ET on May 12 at TD Garden, and basketball fans across the globe have been waiting anxiously for the final injury report to confirm if Celtics star duo Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will take the court for the do-or-die matchup. Tatum suffered a Grade 1 left ankle sprain early in the third quarter of Game 6 in Orlando, where he exited the contest with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, leading to widespread concern over his availability for the decisive game. The Celtics medical staff placed him on a day-to-day protocol immediately after the game, and he participated in limited individual workouts on May 11 before joining the full team shootaround on the morning of May 12. Per the official final injury report released 6 hours prior to tipoff, Tatum has been listed as "probable" (75% chance to play), with team doctors noting that he showed no residual swelling or mobility limitations during on-court drills, and he will be allowed to play without any minute restrictions unless he experiences unexpected discomfort during pregame warmups. Fellow All-Star Jaylen Brown has been managing a right shoulder contusion he sustained during a collision with Magic forward Paolo Banchero in Game 5, and he was seen favoring the shoulder during late-game possessions in Game 6, leading to speculation that he might be sidelined for Game 7. However, the final report confirms that Brown also received a "probable" designation, with follow-up MRIs showing no structural damage to the shoulder joint or surrounding soft tissue. Brown told reporters after shootaround that he has been receiving regular physical therapy and anti-inflammatory treatment over the past 48 hours, and he feels "100% ready to go out and compete for a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals." The report also notes that Celtics sharpshooter Sam Hauser is listed as "questionable" with left knee soreness, while the Magic have no players listed on their final injury report, with both Banchero (elbow contusion) and Franz Wagner (ankle sprain) fully cleared to play. League analysts have noted that the availability of Tatum and Brown completely shifts the outlook for Game 7, as the Celtics hold a 12-2 record this postseason when both players score 20 or more points, compared to a 1-3 record when either is sidelined or limited. The winner of tonight’s game will advance to face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, which is scheduled to tip off on May 16 in Boston if the Celtics win, or in Indiana if the Magic pull off the upset.

Featured Comments

Reader 1 2026-04-12 18:28
As a Celtics season ticket holder, I’ve been refreshing the injury report page every 10 minutes since last night. Knowing both Tatum and Brown are good to go takes a huge weight off my chest, this is our year to bring the 18th banner back to Boston!
Reader 2 2026-04-12 18:28
Magic fans don’t care if both of them play, we’ve already beaten this Celtics team twice on their home court this series. Banchero and Wagner are going to take over tonight and send Boston home early, mark my words.
Reader 3 2026-04-12 18:28
This is exactly what NBA fans want: a winner-take-all Game 7 between two talented teams with all their best players available. I already have my snacks and surround sound set up, this is going to be an instant classic no matter who wins.
Reader 4 2026-04-12 18:28
I’m just glad we won’t have to hear excuses from either fan base after the game. Both teams are fully healthy, so whoever wins earns the trip to the Eastern Conference Finals fair and square. I can’t wait for tipoff.