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What's next for Jayson Tatum? How Celtics superstar injuries make future feel uncertain
TL;DR
Jayson Tatum missed Game 7 of the playoffs due to knee stiffness, following an injury in Game 6. The Boston Celtics faced challenges without their star player, impacting their postseason performance.
Key points
- Jayson Tatum missed Game 7 due to knee stiffness
- He exited Game 6 in the third quarter
- The Boston Celtics faced challenges without Tatum
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The Boston Celtics didn't expect to end the season the same way they started it: With Jayson Tatum not playing due to injury.
It wasn't the Achilles this time, but the reality was the same. They didn't have Tatum, and that cost them.
Tatum missed Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday with knee stiffness. He had exited Game 6 in the third quarter and ended up not playing again.
The Celtics could've won without him, but not enough shots fell, and so they're heading home.
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It ends up being an odd season for Tatum, who rehabbed all the way back from his torn Achilles only to be felled by a different ailment when Boston needed him most.
It sends the Celtics superstar into an odd offseason.
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Q&A
What injury did Jayson Tatum suffer during the playoffs?
Jayson Tatum suffered from knee stiffness, which caused him to miss Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
How did Tatum's absence affect the Boston Celtics in the playoffs?
Tatum's absence significantly impacted the Celtics, as they struggled without their star player in a crucial playoff game.
What were the circumstances leading to Tatum's injury in Game 6?
Tatum exited Game 6 in the third quarter due to knee stiffness, which ultimately led to him missing Game 7.