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Jayson Tatum returns after head collision during Celtics game against Magic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 2:33 AM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Jayson Tatum returns after head collision during Celtics game against Magic

Summary

Jayson Tatum experienced a head collision during the Boston Celtics' game against the Orlando Magic on November 1, 2026. Tatum bumped heads with Jamal Cain in the first quarter, resulting in some bleeding and a brief trip to the locker room. He later returned to play and scored 32 points, helping the Celtics secure a 108-97 victory. This win marked the Celtics' fifth consecutive win, improving their record to 5-1 in the season and placing them third in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics will next face the Houston Rockets on November 2.

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By the Numbers

•Tatum collides with Jamal Cain, briefly leaving the game.
•He scored 32 points in the Celtics' 108-97 win.
•Boston improves to 5-1, sitting third in the Eastern Conference.
•The Celtics have won five games in a row.
•Next game scheduled against the Houston Rockets on November 2.

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2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics’ Jayson Tatum left bleeding from head after hard collision

What they're saying

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Jayson Tatum had a minor mishap occur to him during the Boston Celtics’ road clash with the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Tatum started the 10th season of his NBA career with the Celtics. He shines as one of the best players in the entire league, returning to superstar form after tearing his Achilles in the 2025 playoffs. Going into the matchup, […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum left bleeding from head after hard collision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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