Celtics vs Bucks preview: Jayson Tatum stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Boston Celtics (7-2) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (1-8) tonight, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET at Fiserv Forum. Jayson Tatum headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Celtics vs Bucks: game info
- Start: 8:00 PM ET, Fiserv Forum.
- TV: MyMi.
- Records: Boston Celtics 7-2, Milwaukee Bucks 1-8.
Recent form: last five games
Celtics: W 125-111 vs CHI, W 108-97 at ORL, L 109-93 at HOU, W 109-102 vs MIL, W 119-80 at CHA.
Bucks: L 132-100 vs HOU, L 136-111 vs CLE, L 112-100 at MIN, L 109-102 at BOS, L 121-107 vs TOR.
Celtics vs Bucks injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Celtics: no injuries listed by ESPN.
- Bucks: no injuries listed by ESPN.
Player trends to know
Jayson Tatum (Celtics): He is averaging 27.9 points across 8 games played (34.4 minutes a night), with 22+ points in 6 of 8. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 40-5-8, 26-7-7, 32-4-7, 19-6-9, 34-8-9.
Tyler Herro (Bucks): He is averaging 22.3 points across 9 games played (31.1 minutes a night), with 20+ points in 7 of 9. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 23-3-0, 15-3-2, 21-6-3, 25-5-3, 23-5-10.
Kel'el Ware (Bucks): He is averaging 7.7 rebounds across 9 games played (18.2 minutes a night), with 4+ rebounds in 7 of 9. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 6-8-0, 19-10-3, 2-9-0, 2-5-1, 4-3-0.
Matchup angle
The Celtics have won 4 of their last 5 and the Bucks have won 0 of 5. Over those games the Celtics scored 110.8 and allowed 99.8 a game; the Bucks scored 104.0 and allowed 122.0.
What to watch
- Jayson Tatum's points: 27.9 a game this season, 32, 19, 34 in his last three.
- Tyler Herro's points: 22.3 a game this season, 21, 25, 23 in his last three.
- Kel'el Ware's rebounds: 7.7 a game this season, 9, 5, 3 in his last three.
- The injury lists above, which can change before tip-off.
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FAQ
Is Jayson Tatum playing tonight? ESPN's injury report does not list Jayson Tatum as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to tip-off.
What time is Celtics vs Bucks tonight? The game starts at 8:00 PM ET at Fiserv Forum. TV: MyMi.
How has Jayson Tatum played lately? Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.9 points this season and scored 32, 19, 34 in his last three games. Past results only, not a prediction.