Overview

• Jayson Tatum suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon late in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Knicks and underwent successful surgery on Tuesday.
• Boston has not provided a timetable for Tatum’s return, though Achilles injuries in the NBA typically require around 10 months of rehabilitation.
• The Celtics trail the Knicks 3-1 in the series and must win three consecutive games without their leading scorer to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
• Tatum, 27, recently signed a record-setting $314 million contract extension, tying his recovery to Boston's long-term financial and roster decisions.
• This injury continues a troubling postseason trend of All-Star injuries, raising broader concerns about player health in the NBA.