Jayson Tatum said the timing of his knee injury was “unfortunate” after the Celtics star was unable to play in Game 7 against the 76ers.
Tatum was limited to watching from the bench in street clothes as Boston faced Philadelphia in a win-or-go-home postseason matchup. His absence left the Celtics without their leading star for one of the most important games of the series.
Tatum Reflects on Missing Decisive Game
The forward lamented being unavailable at such a critical moment, pointing to the difficult timing of the injury rather than expanding beyond the immediate frustration of missing the game.
Game 7s often define playoff series, and Tatum’s inability to take the floor added a significant storyline to the Celtics’ matchup with the 76ers. For Boston, his presence on the bench underscored the challenge of navigating a decisive contest without one of the league’s top players available.