Celtics, Jayson Tatum
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The Celtics’ worst fears were confirmed. Their nightmare became reality. Jayson Tatum did in fact tear his right Achilles and underwent surgery on Tuesday, the team announced. He is likely to miss all of next season as a result.
The Celtics star has had a tough go of it through Boston's first two games against the New York Knicks, as their burly wing is just as much to credit for his defensive contributions as anyone.
Led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby, the Knicks enter Game 4 after a tough loss on Saturday, but still up 2-1 against a Celtics lineup that boasts Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White.
OG Anunoby clutched his left hamstring as he came off the court at the end of the first quarter in what had to feel like a dubious reminder of the painful injury that sidelined the Knicks’