The Celtics star suffered the injury during the final minutes of the team’s playoff game against the Knicks
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:11PM
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NEW YORK (WABC) — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon that he suffered in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks Monday night.
The season-ending injury is a catastrophic blow to one of the NBA’s young faces and the Celtics, who now face an even stiffer challenge to overcome the Knicks 3-1 series lead.
The team says there is currently no timetable for Tatum’s return, but it is expected to be a long rehab process. He is expected to make a full recovery.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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