Jayson Tatum’s Game 7 injury continues unfortunate playoff trend

Jayson Tatum’s Game 7 injury continues unfortunate playoff trend

When the Celtics saw their season come to end at the hand of the Sixers in Game 7, there was a sight that’s becoming too familiar: Jayson Tatum watching from the bench. That was how Tatum started the season as he rehabbed an Achilles injury; he wasn’t available in Game 7 due to left knee stiffness.

Brad Stevens Reveals Troubling Details Behind Jayson Tatum’s Game 7 Absence

Jayson Tatum (Image Credits: Imagn) The Boston Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum’s absence in the final game of the season was the primary storyline of the Celtics’ exit. Tatum was sidelined for the winner-take-all Game 7 due to left knee stiffness. The decision was surprising, as even his teammate Jaylen Brown was also shocked at Tatum being out. However, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens addressed the situation in a press confer…