The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks matched up in the second round in a marquee series between two of the biggest franchises in the NBA. However, the Knicks now have a 3-1 lead in the series, and their case for advancing has become more convincing since the ruling on Celtics star Jayson Tatum.
Late in the fourth quarter, Tatum went down with a ruptured Achilles, ruling him out for the rest of the season and potentially all of next year. A tragic blow to the Celtics as they were seeking to win back-to-back championships, the star forward took to Instagram to share his first post since his season came to an end.
Green and Tatum matched up on the big stage during the 2022 NBA Finals, when the Warriors pulled off the 2-1 comeback to win in six games, with Green and Curry capturing their fourth NBA Championships. With Tatum potentially out for all of next season, the Celtics head into the offseason with plenty of questions to answer.
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