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Celtics Force Game 6 With Resounding Win Over Knicks Despite Tatum’s Absence

Boston stays alive in Eastern Conference semifinals with a dominant Game 5 performance after losing Jayson Tatum to a season-ending Achilles injury.

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Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is helped off the court after suffering an injury in the second half of Monday's game against the Knicks.
May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) controls the ball while New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) defends in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jayson Tatum suffered a ruptured Achilles in Game 4, underwent successful surgery, and is out for the remainder of the playoffs with no timetable for return.
  • Boston defeated the New York Knicks 127-102 in Game 5, cutting the series deficit to 3-2 and forcing a Game 6 in New York.
  • Derrick White led the Celtics with 34 points, including seven three-pointers, while Jaylen Brown added 26 points and 12 assists in a standout team effort.
  • Boston's role players, including Payton Pritchard and Luke Kornet, stepped up significantly to compensate for Tatum’s absence.
  • The Celtics aim to become the 14th team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 series deficit as they prepare for Game 6 at Madison Square Garden on May 16.