Jayson Tatum (knee) out against 76ers in Game 7
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Key Points:
- Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been ruled out for Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers due to left knee stiffness, announced about 90 minutes before the game.
- Coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed the decision was made after Tatum experienced knee discomfort on game day, leading to him not playing.
- It remains uncertain who will start in Tatum’s place for the critical winner-take-all first-round matchup.
- Tatum had also left Game 6 briefly for treatment to his calf and is still recovering from a torn right Achilles tendon suffered last season.
- After Game 6, Tatum described his leg as feeling “a little stiff” but did not return because the game was already decided and starters had been pulled.
