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[Saba Sports News] There’s growing concern that Jayson Tatum may have suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the Boston Celtics’ Game 4 loss on Monday night.
The Celtics fell 121-113 to the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup at Madison Square Garden. Tatum poured in 42 points before going down with a non-contact injury late in the fourth quarter. While trying to push off his right leg, Tatum collapsed as if something had given way — leading to immediate fears of a torn Achilles.
Fans recognized the telltale signs, having seen similar injuries before.
It’s a devastating blow for Boston. The team now trails 3-1 in the series, may lose its star player for the foreseeable future, and faces major questions about its path forward — just a year removed from winning the NBA title.
Tatum was visibly emotional as he was wheeled off the court, a scene that only deepened the sense of dread around the Celtics’ situation.