The trio of Celtics players who were part of this draft class are of course star Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, starting point guard Derrick White, and backup Boston big man Luke K

Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum reacted to the officiating in the team's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

With a month left in the regular season, the Celtics are all but guaranteed the No. 2 seed in the East. Regardless of their standing, the Celtics remain the team to beat as they prepare for their title defense in the playoffs.

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.

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 superstar Jayson Tatum said the NBA is in a better place when Boston and Los Angeles are two top teams.