Yet as both teams turned their focus toward Game 3 in Orlando on Friday, the Celtics were contending with fresh injury concerns. Per Monday’s official report, Jayson Tatum—who, in Game 2, did not suit up for a playoff game for the first time in his career — was initially ruled doubtful as he continues to recover from a right distal-radius bone bruise suffered in Game 1.

The Celtics persevered without Tatum in Game 2, but much of that was due to Brown's and Holiday's efforts. Fortunately, both Tatum and Brown have been upgraded to available, but Holiday has been ruled out.

Boston, Massachusetts, USA; With his right wrist wrapped, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks on during the second quarter of game two of the first round o