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Jayson Tatum's Achilles Injury Ends Season, Celtics Face Elimination

The Boston Celtics star underwent successful surgery but is out indefinitely, leaving the defending champions trailing the Knicks 3-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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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.
Medical staffers tend to Celtics forward Jayson Tatum after he was injured in the fourth quarter of Game 4 in an Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Knicks.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles as Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) defends in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

Overview

  • Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon late in Game 4 against the Knicks and underwent successful surgery on Tuesday, according to the team.
  • The Celtics announced Tatum is out indefinitely, with no timetable for his return, though he is expected to make a full recovery.
  • Boston trails New York 3-1 in the series, with Game 5 at TD Garden presenting a must-win scenario to keep their title defense alive.
  • Tatum's absence casts doubt on the Celtics' playoff chances and raises concerns about his availability for the 2025-26 season, as Achilles injuries typically require 12 months of rehabilitation.
  • The injury has broader implications for Boston's roster and salary cap decisions, with a potential $500 million payroll looming next season.