Overview

• Jayson Tatum sustained a left ankle sprain in the third quarter after landing on Domantas Sabonis' foot, which was ruled a Flagrant 1 foul.
• Tatum left the game but was seen walking without crutches or a boot postgame, providing optimism for a quick recovery.
• The Celtics extended their winning streak to six games, with Payton Pritchard contributing 22 points off the bench.
• Boston, now nearly locked into the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, is prioritizing player health as the playoffs approach.
• Domantas Sabonis apologized to Tatum after the game, expressing regret for the incident that caused the injury.