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The Celtics’ worst fears were confirmed. Their nightmare became reality. Jayson Tatum did in fact tear his right Achilles and underwent surgery on Tuesday, the team announced. He is likely to miss all of next season as a result.
Jayson Tatum’s season is over after the Celtics star suffered a ruptured Achilles during Monday’s loss to the Knicks.
With Boston in a 3-1 hole and without Jayson Tatum long-term, the Celtics have gone from the heavy favorites to win the East to nearly 10-to-1 underdogs.
OG Anunoby clutched his left hamstring as he came off the court at the end of the first quarter in what had to feel like a dubious reminder of the painful injury that sidelined the Knicks’
While the New York Knicks mounted a double-digit comeback to capture a Game 4 victory and take a commanding 3–1 series lead over the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics, a gray cloud loomed over Madison Square Garden on Monday night.
Led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby, the Knicks enter Game 4 after a tough loss on Saturday, but still up 2-1 against a Celtics lineup that boasts Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White.
OG Anunoby hasn’t just prevented the Celtics from scoring. They’ve avoided taking shots altogether when matched up against him.