LOS ANGELES — Celtics star Jayson Tatum and Clippers coach Ty Lue know each other well. They’re cousins, after all, which Lue recently revealed a few months ago. So they have a unique relationship in that regard, plus Lue was also an assistant coach for USA Basketball’s run to gold at the Paris Olympics.

As opponents have tried to dent the Celtics’ championship armor, however, Tatum has remained consistent. He ranks sixth in the NBA in scoring, (26.7 points per game). He has scored at least 30 points in 18 out of 45 games. And he remains on track to finish with career highs in rebounds (9.0) and assists (5.4) per game.

Boston Celtics are keeping an eye on star forward Jayson Tatum's status for the January 22 game against the Clippers. Tatum is questionable with a shoulder injury, impacting the team's already notable season.

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 24 and the Boston Celtics rallied past the Los Angeles Clippers 117-113 in overtime when both teams were missing key players.

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and Jayson Tatum added 24 as the visiting Boston Celtics pulled out a 117-113 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif., on a night when key players were missing from both sides.

Los Angeles aims to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against Boston. Wednesday's matchup is the first this season for the teams.

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics was listed as questionable for the January 29 game against the Chicago Bulls due to a knee injury, sparking concern among fans. Despite previous injuries, Tatum played key roles in recent games.

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 24 and the Boston Celtics rallied past the Los Angeles Clippers 117-113 in overtime when both teams were missing key players INGLEWOOD ...

The St. Louis native gave new versions of some well-tread tales from his past, as well as a few new ones as well.

Wembanyama becomes only the fourth Spurs player to make the All-Star Game in his first or second season. The others: Alvin Robertson in 1986, David Robinson in 1990 and 1991, and Tim Duncan in 1998.

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Boston guard Jaylen Brown were among 14 players named on Thursday (Friday, Manila time) as reserves for next month's NBA All-Star Game at San Francisco.