May 10, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Bulls Legend Reacts To Jayson Tatum’s Injury in Celtics-Knicks Game 4

Originally posted on Chicago Bulls on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated May 12, 2025 10:37 PM ET

The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics headed into a pivotal Game 4 on Monday night, with the Knicks entering with a chance to take control of the series with a 3-1 lead. However, the reigning NBA Champions weren't going to go down without a fight, especially led by their star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Unfortunately for Boston, their chances of becoming back-to-back champions seem unlikely, following their 121-113 Game 4 loss to the Knicks. Four New York players scored 20 or more points, with Jalen Brunson leading the way with 39 points. But the loss wasn't the biggest news for the Celtics, as they saw their star player go down with a brutal injury.

Jayson Tatum was injured on this play right here.

With that step back on the right and his reaction the fear would be for an

-Achilles Tear

Let’s hope the video lies pic.twitter.com/xCDoneZ8us
— Dr. Evan Jeffries, DPT (@GameInjuryDoc) May 13, 2025

While no official announcement has been made, Tatum looked to have potentially torn his Achilles late in the fourth quarter, leaving the game with 42 points and eight rebounds. Seeing this news, fans and players have started to share their reactions to him leaving the game in pain, including former Chicago Bulls guard Ron Harper.

"@jaytatum0 never want to see a player get hurt chasing a championship. A speedy recovery ❤️‍ @celtics @ESPNNBA" - Ron Harper via X

@jaytatum0 never want to see a player get hurt chasing a championship. A speedy recovery ❤️‍ @celtics @ESPNNBA
— Ron Harper (@HARPER04_5) May 13, 2025

Based on the reaction from Tatum and analysis from medical professionals online, it appears as though his season might be over, and a 3-1 comeback seems unlikely if he's not with the team. After bouncing back this season following his 2024 Olympics experience, a torn Achilles could put him in danger of missing part of next season as well.

This article first appeared on Chicago Bulls on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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