The Boston Celtics’ hope of defending their title was already looking pretty slim as they stared in the face of defeat. However, when Jaylen Brown lost the ball with just around three minutes remaining in the must-win Game 4, things took an even darker turn. Brown’s teammate, Jayson Tatum, who was having a phenomenal game with a 42-point effort that carried Boston, lunged for the loose ball. OG Anunoby of the Knicks beat Tatum to the ball and dribbled the length of the floor for an easy dunk. However, the dunk was no one’s concern at that point in time, as all eyes were on Tatum as he clung to the floor holding his right leg.
The Boston star was in extreme pain, and his night came to an unexpected end. In fact, not just his night but his season as well. After the game, Tatum exited the arena in a wheelchair as Boston’s worst fears were confirmed later. Jayson Tatum, unfortunately, suffered a right Achilles tendon tear and his likely to miss the entire upcoming season. Prayers started to pour in as this devastating news emerged, as the Boston forward took to Instagram to thank everyone. “Thankful for all the love and support.” Tatum wrote in the caption of the picture he posted, in which he’s seen in a hospital bed.
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