Boston Celtics fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief. Despite a concerning moment in Thursday's Game 6 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, superstar Jayson Tatum is expected to be ready for Saturday's winner-take-all Game 7.

The 28-year-old forward suffered a leg injury during the defeat that pushed the Celtics to the brink of a historic first-round collapse. But according to ESPN senior NBA insider Shams Charania, the outlook is positive. "Everyone in Boston is downplaying anything with Jayson Tatum, that this was even an injury," Charania reported Friday on "Get Up." "I'm told that Jayson Tatum told some teammates after the game he's fine (and) he's good to go. So, I think the expectation in Boston is Game 7, Jayson Tatum is all good."

Tatum himself echoed that sentiment after Thursday's loss, saying he expects to play in the do-or-die contest. That's huge news for a Celtics team that needs its leader at full strength. Through six games, Tatum leads all players in rebounds per game (10.7) and paces the Celtics in assists (6.8), steals (1.2), and minutes per game (36.3). In Game 6, he still managed 17 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists on 6-for-13 shooting in 29 minutes—solid production despite the injury scare.

With the series tied 3-3, Saturday's Game 7 is the ultimate test of resilience. Having Tatum ready to go gives Boston its best chance to avoid that historic collapse and advance. For fans looking to rep their team in the big game, now's the time to stock up on Celtics gear—because when Tatum's on the court, anything can happen.