Nov 4, 2026 8:56 PM
Will Jayson Tatum play against the Milwaukee Bucks?
The Milwaukee Bucks return to the court on Wednesday when they take on the Boston Celtics. The game tips off at 7:30 PM ET and will air on WCGV, Bucks+, NBCS-BOS, and PCK-BOS.
The Bucks have lost three straight games after winning their first game of the season. They sit 1-6 on the season, putting them 13th in the Western Conference. This is the second game on the road before they head back home.
The Celtics dropped their last game, losing to the Houston Rockets, which snapped a three-game win streak. They are 5-2 this season, 3rd in the East. This is a quick trip home after playing the last two games on the road. They will play their next four games on the road after Wednesday.
This is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
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Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
Kam Jones is QUESTIONABLE with a right ankle sprain. He has yet to play this season. In 37 games with the Indiana Pacers last season, he averaged 4.4 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists.
The Milwaukee Bucks switched their starting lineup against the Timberwolves, inserting Brayden Burries into a starting role and moving Ryan Rollins to the bench. Burries started alongside Myles Turner, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kyle Kuzma.
Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn ImagesAJ Green, Kasparas Jakucionis, Rollins, Kel’el Ware and Jericho Sims were the top options off the bench against Minnesota, all playing more than 14 minutes. Nate Ament played just over seven minutes.
Milwaukee has the 24th ranked offense and 27th ranked defense.
Boston Celtics Injury Report
Jayson Tatum is OUT due to rest. The Celtics are not on a back-to-back. In seven games this season, Tatum is averaging 27 points, six rebounds, and 7.9 assists, but is shooting only 41% from the field and 22% from three.
Payton Pritchard is QUESTIONABLE with a right shoulder contusion. He played 30 minutes against the Rockets, but went 0-for-7 from the field and 0-for-5 from three. He’s averaging 13.4 points, three rebounds, and 3.4 assists in seven games this season.
Devin Carter is OUT with an illness. He has been diagnosed with mononucleosis and there is no timetable for his return.
Christopher Cenac Jr., Dillon Mitchell, and Amari Williams are QUESTIONABLE on G League two-way deals or assignments.
Derrick White, Baylor Sheierman, Neemias Queta, Hugo Gonzalez, and Paul George will start for the Celtics.
Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Luka Garza, Jordan Walsh, and Mitchell Robinson are the top players off the bench.
Boston has the 6th ranked offense and 12th ranked defense.
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