Jayson Tatum Reacts to Missing Celtics’ Game 7 With ‘Unfortunate’ Injury
Summary
Jayson Tatum missed Game 7 of the Celtics’ playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers due to knee stiffness. He played in the previous games this postseason after recovering from a serious Achilles injury last year.Key Facts
- The Celtics led the series 3-1 but it became tied 3-3 before Game 7.
- Tatum did not play in Game 7 to avoid risking his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon injury.
- He had surgery and rehab for the Achilles injury and returned this season.
- Tatum played 16 regular-season games and most of the playoff series before sitting out Game 7.
- He averaged 21.8 points, 10 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game this season.
- In the playoffs, he averaged 23.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 6.8 assists over six games.
- Tatum said dealing with the knee issue was unfortunate but somewhat expected after his long recovery.
- The Celtics lost Game 7 to the 76ers without Tatum playing.
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