Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was almost a scratch for Saturday night's contest against the San Antonio Spurs with an ankle sprain. Thirty-six minutes of playing time after he was cleared, nobody at Frost Bank Center would've believed it.

With six-time All-Star Jayson Tatum sidelined due to an ankle injury, the Boston Celtics extended their win streak to seven with a 132-102 victory Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns. The win simultaneously ended the Suns’ four-game winning streak as they fell back down to the 11th seed in the Western Conference.

Jayson Tatum is a top-five player in the NBA. Last season, the Boston Celtics superstar accepted a sacrificial role as a primary playmaker to help his team lift a championship.This season, Tatum’s role has been far more balanced.