Jayson Tatum missed Game 7 due to knee injury, and the Celtics were eliminated in the first round after being overturned.
2026-05-04 13:10
May 4th - According to the Associated Press, Jayson Tatum revealed that he was expected to return to play if the Boston Celtics advanced to the second round of the playoffs. However, before the decisive Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tatum experienced significant stiffness in his left knee and ultimately chose to prioritize his health by missing the game.
Tatum said, "I suddenly felt tightness in my knee before the game. Although the timing wasn't ideal, it wasn't entirely unexpected." While the decision was regrettable, he still prioritizes his long-term health.
Without Jayson Tatum, the Celtics failed to hold onto their 3-1 series lead and were overturned by their opponents. This loss also set a rare franchise record—the first time they had been overturned after leading 3-1 (previously 32-1), and resulted in the team being eliminated in the first round for the first time since the 2020-21 season.
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