Jayson Tatum's recent fall during a dunk attempt raised concerns about his wrist, especially after he was fouled by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, resulting in a flagrant foul. Although he initially continued to play and claimed an X-ray showed no fractures, the Celtics have since listed him as doubtful for Game 2 due to a bone bruise. This injury is largely a matter of pain tolerance, which the team will monitor closely.

Tatum's history of playing through injuries, including a fractured wrist during the 2022 playoffs, suggests he may not miss significant time. However, the Celtics coaching staff, led by Joe Mazzulla, is considering his long-term health, especially with the Eastern Conference Finals and NBA Finals in mind. As the series with the Orlando Magic progresses, Boston aims to clinch quickly, allowing Tatum some much-needed rest.