Jayson Tatum Added to Celtics Injury Report; Two Starters Questionable vs. Hawks

Jayson Tatum has been added to the Celtics' injury report with a sore left knee ahead of their game against the Hawks on Wednesday.

Tatum is listed as questionable to play against Atlanta, along with two other starters in Marcus Smart (right ankle sprain) and Al Horford (lower back stiffness). Smart missed the Celtics' last game due to his injury. Horford left Monday's game against the Knicks early due to his back issue and did not return.

The Celtics are already without Robert Williams III (left knee surgery) and Danilo Gallinari (left knee ACL tear). If Tatum, Smart, and Horford are unable to play against the Hawks, it would be a major blow to Boston's lineup.

The Celtics are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 35-15.

They have won six of their last seven games but will face a tough challenge against the Hawks, who are currently in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-23.

The Celtics will need to find a way to replace the production of Tatum, Smart, and Horford if they want to win against the Hawks. They will also need to hope that their injured players can return to action soon.

Here is the Celtics' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Hawks:

• Jayson Tatum (left knee soreness) - questionable
• Marcus Smart (right ankle sprain) - questionable
• Al Horford (lower back stiffness) - questionable
• Robert Williams III (left knee surgery) - out
• Danilo Gallinari (left knee ACL tear) - out