Celtics Receive Good News on Jayson Tatum Before Game 7 vs 76ers
The Boston Celtics are optimistic that Jayson Tatum will be ready for Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers despite experiencing calf stiffness during Game 6. Tatum briefly left the game but returned to the bench and was not reinserted as the Celtics pulled their starters with a large deficit. According to reports, Tatum assured teammates he is fine and both he and coach Joe Mazzulla downplayed the issue, with expectations that he will play in the decisive game.
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By Cole SullivanShareNewsweek 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.At one point in this series, the Boston Celtics held a 3–1 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers, but now fans are awaiting a winner-take-all Game 7 at TD Garden on Saturday.Philadelphia responded with back-to-back double-digit victories — both on the road and at home — to even the series at three games apiece. However, the Celtics faced an injury scare on Thursday night.During the third quarter, it became noticeable that Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was dealing with discomfort in his calf, which he later downplayed as simple stiffness.“My leg was just a little stiff when I came out,” Tatum said.
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