The Celtics didn’t need Jayson Tatum to blow out the Pistons on Thursday night, rolling to a 123-99 win at TD Garden.

Without Tatum or Hauser in the rotation, we could potentially see some minutes for Drew Peterson, who has impressed in recent weeks when given an opportunity. Furthermore, Jaylen Brown will likely be tasked with leading the offense, which is a role he's been thriving in over the past 18 months.

Wednesday night could serve as the first time during the 2024-2025 NBA season that Jayson Tatum will miss a game for the Boston Celtics. According to the NBA’s