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Boston Celtics joined this year’s NBA end game with the top seed of the eastern conference. But Celtics will have to overcome a 3-1 series deficit if the team is to keep hoping to defend its NBA title alive.
New York Knicks’ 121-113 victory Monday night pushed the reigning masters to the brink of elimination. But much of the discussion after the aftermath centered on the health of Celtics Star Jayson Tatum.
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Boston Celtics Frem Jayson Tatum is helped from court on Monday. (Vincent Carchietta-prescribed images)
The six-time NBA All-Star fell to Madison Square Garden Hardwood with just under three minutes left in Game 4.
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Speculation quickly began to swirl that Tatum had hurt his Achilles.
On Tuesday, Celtics confirmed that Star Forward jumped his right Achilles. The team also announced that Tatum underwent a medical procedure to repair the cracked late.
Jayson Tatum gets attention after being injured. (Elsa/Getty Images)
Celtics described Tatum’s operation as “successful”, but warned that there is currently no “any schedule” for his return. The 27-year-old is expected to make a full improvement per day. Celtics.
Tatum lung against the ball as he tried to regain possession for Celtics at the 2:58 mark in the fourth quarter. Then he seemed to experience a serious problem with his right leg before calling a timeout immediately.
New York Knicks Frem and Anunoby chases the ball as Boston Celtics Frem Jayson Tatum responds to an injury Monday. (Vincent Carchietta-prescribed images)
Tatum seemed to have significant pain as he was lying on the field and grabbing his legs. He was later helped to his feet and helped from the field before sitting in a wheelchair.
The series will change back to Boston for Game 5 on Wednesday as Celtics looks to avoid elimination.
