Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics' star, has had surgery to repair a ruptured right achilles tendon, sidelining him for the remainder of the playoffs. Tatum was hurt during Game 4 against the New York Knicks, subsequently leading to a grim outlook for both the Celtics' title defense and Tatum's status for next season. With the Knicks leading the series 3-1, the Celtics face a challenging path, as teams with a 3-1 lead historically win over 95% of the time. Tatum's teammates are determined to rally despite injuries affecting their roster.
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum underwent surgery for a ruptured achilles tendon, sidelining him for the playoffs and casting doubt on the Celtics' title hopes.
The injury puts both the hopes of the Celtics defending their title and Tatum's playing status for next season in doubt amid a daunting playoff series.
To become just the 14th team to overcome a 3-1 deficit, the Celtics will need strong performances from their roster, already plagued by injuries.
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