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Celtics Dominate Magic in Game 1 as Tatum's Wrist Injury Raises Concerns

Jayson Tatum's postgame X-ray came back clean, but Boston plans to monitor his shooting hand ahead of Game 2.

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Apr 20, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Boston Celtics secured a 103-86 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series at TD Garden.
  • Jayson Tatum suffered a hard fall on his right wrist after a flagrant foul by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the fourth quarter but remained in the game.
  • Postgame X-rays on Tatum's wrist revealed no fracture, and both Tatum and coach Joe Mazzulla expressed minimal concern about the injury.
  • Despite the clean X-ray, the team is keeping a close watch on Tatum's shooting hand, as any limitations could affect his performance in the playoffs.
  • Derrick White led the Celtics with 30 points, including seven three-pointers, while Payton Pritchard contributed 19 points off the bench.