Jayson Tatum out for Game 7 in huge Celtics injury crusher
Jayson Tatum will miss Game 7 of the NBA playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a left leg injury, a significant blow to the Boston Celtics' chances. The injury was listed as left knee soreness, and he exited Game 6 early before being ruled out for the decisive game. Tatum had returned this season after recovering from a torn right Achilles suffered in last year's playoffs.
- ▪Jayson Tatum is out for Game 7 against the 76ers due to left knee soreness.
- ▪He left Game 6 with 4:03 remaining in the third quarter and did not return.
- ▪Tatum averaged 21.8 points, 10 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 16 regular season games after returning from a torn right Achilles.
- ▪His playoff stats this year were 23.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game.
- ▪The Celtics must face a win-or-go-home game without their six-time All-Star forward.
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NBA Jayson Tatum out for Game 7 in huge Celtics injury crusher By Andrew Battifarano Published May 2, 2026, 5:57 p.m. ET The Celtics will be without a key piece for a win-or-go-home game. Jayson Tatum will miss Game 7 against the 76ers on Saturday night due to a left leg injury, the Celtics announced. Tatum was added to the Celtics’ injury report earlier in the day with left knee soreness and was considered questionable. Jayson Tatum will miss Game 7 against the 76ers. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The 28-year-old exited with 4:03 left in the third quarter of their Game 6 loss on Thursday, and he did not return.
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