US EditionInjuries are becoming the story of the NBA playoffs. And not even the game's stars are safe
- Jayson Tatum of the defending champion Boston Celtics suffered a right Achilles tendon tear and was wheeled off during a playoff game on Monday night.
- This injury, along with other stars like Stephen Curry's hamstring and Damian Lillard's Achilles tear, underscores a postseason increasingly defined by key player absences.
- Before his injury cut his season short, Tatum delivered a historic performance for Boston, recording 42 points, grabbing eight boards, handing out four assists, making four steals, and blocking two shots—a combination of stats unprecedented in Celtics history since those categories have been tracked.
- Bucks coach Doc Rivers said, "Overcoming injuries is just part of NBA life," while Warriors coach Steve Kerr emphasized playoffs require adapting to injuries or lineup changes.
- The Celtics face a significant challenge ahead, with Tatum expected to miss the rest of the playoffs and part of next season, highlighting the impact injuries have on team futures.
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Injuries are becoming the story of the NBA playoffs. And not even the game's stars are safe
These are the NBA playoffs of survival, where not even the stars are safe. The latest huge blow to this postseason: Jayson Tatum was wheeled off Monday night, with every preliminary indication there being that he won’t be around to finish this season with the defending champion Boston Celtics.
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Injuries are becoming the story of the NBA playoffs. And not even the game’s stars are safe
These are the NBA playoffs of survival, where not even the stars are safe. The latest huge blow to this postseason: Jayson Tatum was wheeled off Monday night, with every preliminary indication there being that he won’t be around to finish this season with the defending champion Boston Celtics. Golden State’s Stephen Curry may run out of time before his injured hamstring allows him to play again. Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell is dealing with an an…
Injuries are becoming the story of the NBA playoffs. And not even the game's stars are safe - The Morning Sun
These are the NBA playoffs of survival, where not even the stars are safe. The latest huge blow to this postseason: Jayson Tatum was wheeled off Monday night, with every preliminary indication there being that he won't be around to finish this season with the defending champion Boston Celtics. Golden State's Stephen Curry may run out of time before his injured hamstring allows him to play again. Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell is dealing with an an…
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