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Celtics star Tatum carried off floor with right leg injury

Late in the fourth quarter of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 13, 2025, in New York, Jayson Tatum sustained a severe injury to his lower right leg that required him to be helped off the court.
The injury occurred after a non-contact fall with 2:58 remaining, and the Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said Tatum would have an MRI exam on Tuesday to determine the severity.
Before the injury, Tatum scored a playoff-high 42 points in the Celtics’ 121-113 loss that put them behind 3-1 in the series, facing elimination in Game 5 in Boston on Wednesday.
Jaylen Brown said everyone was at a loss for words, and coach Mazzulla offered no further updates while players and coaches expressed deep concern for Tatum’s health.
Tatum’s uncertain health jeopardizes Boston’s title defense and increases pressure on players like Kristaps Porzingis, who must step up for the critical Game 5 on Wednesday.

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