Celtics Confirm Jayson Tatum's Status With Game 7 Injury Report
Jayson Tatum left Game 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers due to left calf discomfort but is expected to play in Game 7. The Boston Celtics lost 106-93, allowing the 76ers to force a decisive Game 7 at TD Garden. The team confirmed Tatum's availability with an injury report listing no injuries.
- ▪Jayson Tatum exited Game 6 with left calf discomfort and did not return for the fourth quarter.
- ▪Tatum previously suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in his right leg during last year's playoffs.
- ▪The Celtics released an official injury report stating no injuries ahead of Game 7.
- ▪Tatum was the Celtics' leading scorer in Game 6 with 17 points despite limited playing time.
- ▪Game 7 will take place at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at TD Garden.
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By Matt AudiletContributing Sports WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Boston Celtics suffered a concerning injury scare during Thursday night's Game 6 matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.Superstar forward Jayson Tatum exited the game and went back into the Celtics' locker room during the second half. He did not return to the court in the fourth quarter, with the team citing left calf discomfort.Tatum suffered a season-ending Achilles tear on his right leg during last year's playoffs.The Celtics lost their second consecutive games with a 106-93 final score, forcing a Game 7 back at Boston's TD Garden.
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