In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 12, 2025, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered a serious leg injury late in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks. The incident occurred during a loose ball scramble when Tatum suddenly collapsed without any contact from another player. As he went down, he immediately signaled to the bench for assistance, clearly in significant pain.
Tatum was unable to put weight on his right leg and had to be helped off the court by teammates and medical staff. Moments later, he was seen in a wheelchair, visibly emotional and holding his head in his hands, indicating the severity of the situation. There was a somber mood in the arena as fans and teammates reacted with concern.
Before the injury, Tatum was having one of his best playoff performances, scoring 42 points on 16-of-28 shooting. He also contributed 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks. Despite his standout play, the Celtics lost the game 121-113, putting them down 3-1 in the best-of-seven series.
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla informed reporters after the game that Tatum would undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. While the team has not released an official diagnosis yet, initial assessments suggest the injury may involve significant damage to his right foot or ankle. There are concerns within the organization that Tatum could miss the remainder of the playoffs and possibly face a longer-term recovery.
This injury comes as a major blow to the Celtics’ championship hopes. With Game 5 set to take place in Boston, the team will have to prepare without their star forward and emotional leader, facing elimination against a surging Knicks squad.
The Celtics now face a challenging situation as they prepare for Game 5, scheduled for Wednesday in Boston, without their franchise player.
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