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Celtics get bad injury news on Jayson Tatum for Game 7 vs. 76ers
TL;DR
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics has been downgraded to questionable for Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers due to an injury. This news comes as a setback for the Celtics ahead of a crucial playoff game.
Key points
- Jayson Tatum downgraded to questionable for Game 7
- Celtics face Philadelphia 76ers in crucial playoff game
- Tatum was not initially listed on the injury report
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The Boston Celtics did not need this news on Saturday.
Jayson Tatum had seemingly been dealing with an injury, but he wasn't listed on the official report for Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers, so it seemed like no big deal.
But midday, the Celtics downgraded Tatum to questionable.
It's knee stiffness for Tatum, and the downgrade isn't a good sign at all.
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This has been a bit of an odd sequence for Tatum.
He exited Game 6 in the third quarter and didn't return, but after the game, everyone acted like it was no big deal.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla went so far as to say Tatum wasn't even injured.
Well, seems like he was, and is, indeed injured.
The Celtics felt like a heavy favorite against the 76ers but have drifted all the way to a do-or-die Game 7. Without Tatum, the task becomes tougher.
Q&A
What is Jayson Tatum's injury status for Game 7 against the 76ers?
Jayson Tatum has been downgraded to questionable for Game 7 due to an unspecified injury.
How does Jayson Tatum's injury affect the Celtics' chances in Game 7?
Tatum's injury could significantly impact the Celtics' performance and chances of winning against the 76ers in Game 7.
When was Jayson Tatum's injury status updated for the playoff game?
Tatum's injury status was updated to questionable on Saturday, just before Game 7.
