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Why Jayson Tatum isn't playing tonight for Celtics with injury news for Game 7
TL;DR
Jayson Tatum will not play for the Boston Celtics in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers due to injury. This absence is a significant setback for the Celtics as they face a crucial do-or-die game.
Key points
- Jayson Tatum is injured and won't play.
- The Celtics face the 76ers in a crucial Game 7.
- Tatum's absence is a significant setback for the team.
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A nightmare for the Boston Celtics for Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
Jayson Tatum isn't playing.
The Celtics weren't even supposed to string this series out to seven games, but their failure to take care of business and make shots earlier in the series has brought it to this do-or-die clash. And now their superstar won't be a part of it.
Boston spent most of the season without Tatum as he recovered from his torn Achilles, but he was supposed to be all the difference in the playoffs now that he was back and had shaken the rust off.
For the Celtics to get more contributions out of Tatum, though, they'll have to first get past the 76ers without him.
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Why isn't Jayson Tatum playing tonight?
Tatum is out due to knee stiffness, an injury that first popped up in Game 6.
Q&A
Why is Jayson Tatum not playing in Game 7 against the 76ers?
Jayson Tatum is not playing due to an injury.
What impact does Jayson Tatum's absence have on the Celtics in Game 7?
Tatum's absence is a major setback for the Celtics, as he is their superstar player.
When is Game 7 between the Celtics and 76ers scheduled?
Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers is scheduled for Saturday night.