The Boston Celtics set out to make a statement win against their rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, on Saturday night. With high anticipation leading up to the showdown, the Celtics were looking to avenge their Jan.

There has been a lot of talk about whether or not Jayson Tatum gets enough appreciation for what he has been able to do so far in his career. Tatum is one of the best players in the NBA and helped lead the Boston Celtics to an NBA title last season.

The Celtics ruled out three starters for their Wednesday night matchup with the Trail Blazers, including Jayson Tatum's first DNP since Dec. 23.