Celtics rule Jayson Tatum out of Game 7 vs. 76ers due to knee stiffness
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will miss Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers due to left knee stiffness, as announced by the team on Saturday.
- Tatum initially expected to play after downplaying soreness in his left leg following Game 6 but was a late addition to the injury report and subsequently ruled out.
- Tatum had previously suffered a right Achilles tendon tear last May and showed visible discomfort during parts of Game 6, sitting out the final 16 minutes.
- Despite his injury, Tatum minimized the severity, explaining his absence in Game 6 was due to his other leg, not the previously injured one, and noted the starters were pulled early in the fourth quarter.
- Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla had echoed Tatum’s initial optimism about playing in Game 7 during a Friday conference call.
