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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.

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.