Jan 28, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) react before playing at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

LeBron James Sends Out Viral Post During Celtics-Knicks Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 12, 2025 10:24 PM ET

On Monday night, the Boston Celtics lost Game 4 to the New York Knicks by a score of 121-113.

Jayson Tatum was in the middle of a sensational performance before exiting (late in the fourth quarter) with an injury.

Via ESPN: "Jayson Tatum was helped off the court late in Game 4 after an apparent leg injury on this play."

Jayson Tatum was helped off the court late in Game 4 after an apparent leg injury on this play. pic.twitter.com/UF8D4mxqlo
— ESPN (@espn) May 13, 2025

One person who reacted to the news was Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.

The four-time NBA Champion sent out a post (via X) that had over 27,000 likes and 500,000 impressions in less than 15 minutes.

James wrote: " Big Deuce"

Big Deuce
— LeBron James (@KingJames) May 13, 2025

Tatum had finished the game with 42 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks while shooting 16/28 from the field and 7/16 from the three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.

Via Real Sports: "Jayson Tatum is now tied for the most 40-PT playoff games in Boston Celtics history "

Jayson Tatum is now tied for the most 40-PT playoff games in Boston Celtics history pic.twitter.com/cZK6BzRUs7
— Real Sports (@realapp_) May 13, 2025

The Celtics will now have to await the announcement of Tatum's injury status going forward.

They are also in a 3-1 hole, so they are on the verge of elimination with Game 5 on Wednesday night in Boston.

Via Skip Bayless: "Jayson Tatum had played one of his best playoff games ever - 42 points. And out of nowhere THAT happened. So unfair. God bless him in his recovery."

Jayson Tatum had played one of his best playoff games ever - 42 points. And out of nowhere THAT happened. So unfair. God bless him in his recovery.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 13, 2025

Tatum is in his eighth NBA season (all with the Celtics).

Last season, he helped lead the franchise to their first NBA Championship since 2008.