Overview

• Jayson Tatum sustained a left ankle injury during the Celtics' 113-95 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night after landing on Domantas Sabonis' foot, which resulted in a flagrant foul.
• Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla and Tatum both expressed optimism about the injury, with Tatum describing his ankle as 'just sore' and emphasizing a cautious approach to recovery.
• Tatum briefly returned to the court to shoot a free throw before exiting the game, finishing with 25 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists.
• Domantas Sabonis, who recently returned from his own ankle injury, apologized for the incident, stating he felt 'horrible' about the play.
• The Celtics, who have clinched the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, are focusing on player health as they prepare for their next game against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.