NBA news: Celtics confirm Jayson Tatum suffered Achilles injury, had surgery

Boston Celtics entered this year’s NBA playoffs with top -notch seeds at the Eastern Conference. But the Celtics will have to overcome 3-1 series deficit If the team should keep the hope of defending the NBA title.

AND New York Knicks’ 121-113 wins on Monday night pushed the ruling champions to the brink of elimination. But much of the discussion after the game is focused on the health of the Celtics Jayson Tatum star.

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The six-time NBA All-Star fell on the hard wood of Madison Square Garden, with just under three minutes in game 4.

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Speculations quickly began to spin that Tatum had injured Achilles.

On Tuesday, Celtics confirmed The star ran down his right Achilles tendon. The team also announced that Tatum was undergoing a medical procedure for repairing a tattoo.

Celts They described Tatum’s surgery as “successful”, but warned that there was currently no “schedule” for his return. The 27-year-old is expected to fully recover, according to Celtic.

Tatum ran toward the ball as he tried to regain his estate for the Celtics in the fourth quarter of 2:58. He then appeared that he had a serious problem with his right foot, before he immediately called Taim -aut.

Tatum seemed to be in great pain as he lay on the field and grabbed his leg. He later helped his legs and assisted the ground before sitting in a wheelchair.

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Series He moves back to Boston for play 5 on Wednesday while the Celtics look to avoid elimination.

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