Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic and Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum (Image via Getty)
The Boston Celtics will be without their top scorer again on January 12 when they face the Indiana Pacers on the road. Jayson Tatum is still recovering from a torn ACL suffered earlier in the 2025–26 season. Indiana enters the game at 8–31 and will rely on Pascal Siakam, along with Aaron Nesmith and T.J.
Jayson Tatum has been ruled out , extending an absence that has defined much of Boston’s season. His status for the Pacers game is officially listed as out, and there has been no update suggesting a return is close. Payton Pritchard has handled more responsibility at point guard, while Derrick White continues to be a steady presence on both ends of the floor. Sam Hauser is also questionable with a hamstring injury. Boston brings a road win streak into Indiana despite these concerns. Indiana is also missing its top player. Tyrese Haliburton is out with an ACL injury, leaving a major gap in the Pacers’ offense. McConnell, to carry the load.
The injury followed lingering Achilles issues from last year’s playoffs.