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BOSTON — The Celtics will be without two starters on Monday night as they face off against the Utah Jazz at TD Garden. The team downgraded Jayson Tatum (knee) from questionable to out before tip. Al Horford (toe) was also downgraded while Kristaps Porzingis will remain out for the sixth consecutive game due to illness.

As the playoffs approach, the Celtics are hoping to end the regular season on a high note, and securing a win against the Thunder would give the team a major boost. The Celtics already listed Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown on the injury report. However, there is a new update that Celtics fans will want to keep an eye on.

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after making a basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at the TD Garden on Ma

The Celtics entered the highly anticipated matchup with a 47-18 record (No. 2 in the East) and a five-game winning streak. The Thunder, on the other hand, are the No. 1 seed in the West with a 53-12 record heading into the showdown in Boston.

Behind the NBA's hottest new duo, LeBron James and Luka Dončić, the Los Angeles Lakers entered Saturday night's showdown with the Boston Celtics on an eight-game winning streak that had vaulted them up the Western Conference standings and firmly into the championship conversation.

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has no interest in resting before the coming NBA playoffs despite lingering injury concerns.