Jayson Tatum has undergone successful surgery on his ruptured right Achilles tendon following an injury sustained in Game 4 of the Celtics' playoff matchup against the New York Knicks. Post-surgery, Tatum expressed gratitude for the support he received from fans and peers in an Instagram photo. He had an impressive game prior to the injury, scoring 42 points and recording eight rebounds. As Tatum begins his recovery, the Celtics must compete without him in the upcoming Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, highlighting the impact of his absence.
Thankful for all the love and support, Tatum captioned the photo of him flashing a thumbs-up, adding a praying hands emoji. A number of notable names offered their support to Tatum in the comments of his post.
Tatum's injury came in the fourth quarter of Monday's Game 4 between the Celtics and New York Knicks, with Tatum tallying 42 points and eight rebounds on the night until that point.
The Celtics will look to stay alive without Tatum in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Knicks on Wednesday night.
A number of notable names offered their support to Tatum in the comments of his post, including former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and actor Donnie Wahlberg.
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