Boston took advantage of a undermanned Magic squad, missing four rotation players with a dominant offensive effort from all areas of the floor. The Celtics shot a red-hot 61 percent from the field before intermission, helping them build a 12-point halftime lead.

Though the Boston Celtics are struggling, Jayson Tatum appears to be a lock to start the NBA All-Star game for a fifth straight year.

Or at least that is the position that was taken by the Boson Globe Celtics beat writer Gary Washburn on a recent episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Beat" podcast in conversation with cohosts Adam Kaufman and Evan Valenti.

Instead of overvaluing individual accolades and pure scoring, the St. Louis native has learned how to give the game what it needs .

Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum has established himself as one of the best players in the league thus far. Tatum has been in the league for nine season

Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum has established himself as one of the best players in the league. More Celtics: Former Celtics Star Accuses Doc Rivers

Jayson Tatum is expected to take the court on Tuesday against Toronto as his name does not appear on the injury report.

NBA fans slammed Brandon Jennings as he insisted that the jersey of Jayson Tatum should not be displayed until Tatum wins a Finals MVP.

Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 and the Boston Celtics held off the depleted Denver Nuggets 118-106 as three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic sat out because of an illness.

Massachusetts native AJ Dybantsa revealed the advice he received from Boston Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum

Here is the latest news you need to know about the Boston Celtics, including star forward Jayson Tatum getting trolled by an opponent.