Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) spins past Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) in the second quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Celtics star Jayson Tatum in visible pain after ankle injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Mar 25, 2025 12:22 AM ET

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum hurt his ankle Monday night during his team’s game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

Tatum scored a three-point shot from the left wing to give the Celtics a 78-68 lead late in the third quarter. Kings center Domantas Sabonis was also called for a foul after he closed out hard and took up some of Tatum’s landing space.

The Celtics swingman landed on Sabonis’ foot and severely rolled his left ankle.

The 27-year-old was in a lot of pain while grabbing at his left leg.

Jayson Tatum went down in significant pain after this closeout by Domantas Sabonis.

Flagrant 1 on Sabonis. pic.twitter.com/Cnh0QfcQyo
— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) March 25, 2025

Sabonis was called for a flagrant foul on the play. After a Celtics timeout, Tatum was able to take the two free throws to keep him eligible to return, splitting the pair to give Boston a 79-68 advantage.

However, Tatum immediately followed medical personnel to the locker room after the incident. He was able to walk off the floor on his own power but still appeared hobbled by the injury.

Jayson Tatum appears to be moving a lot better after making technical free throw and heads to Celtics’ locker room. pic.twitter.com/yuEbtwDkva
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) March 25, 2025