AND Boston Celtics They have already entered the playoffs and entered Tuesday with the second best record at the Eastern NBA conference.
Champion defenders extended their winning streak to six games on Monday when they defeated Kings sacramento.
But Celtics coaches and fans kept his collective breath in the third quarter when Star striker Jayson Tatum held the ankle while lying on the field.
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The Boston Celtics striker Jayson Tatum (0) falls to court after being injured against Sacramento Kings in the third quarter in the Golden 1 center in Sacramento, California, March 24, 2025. (Cary Edmondson/Imagings Images)
Tatum just knocked down a controversial triple point when he seems to have landed at the base of Kings Center Domantas Sabonis. The Kings Great Man is rated with a rough offense.
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While Tatum was visibly in pain in the moments after the offense, Celtics chief coach Joe Mazzulla suggested sixfold NBA All-Star Avoided a serious injury.
The Boston Celtics striker Jayson Tatum (0) lies in court after injuring him next to the Kings Sacramento Domantas Sabonis (11) in the third quarter in the Golden 1 in Sacramento, California, March 24, 2025. (Cary Edmondson/Imagings Images)
“He seems to be in line,” Mazulla said. “I didn’t see the show, but they made a real call. He was fortunate to have been able to shoot in free throw. [He’s] worrying about it immediately. “Tatum made one of his two free throw attempts before checking the game.
Tatum led the Celtics in points before he was forced to travel to the locker room early. He traveled without the help of a team training staff. His night ended with 25 points and he said ESPN His ankle was “just painful.”
The Boston Celtics striker Jayson Tatum (0) inserts the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter in the Golden 1 center in Sacramento, California, March 24, 2025. (Cary Edmondson/Imagings Images)
Tatum added that the team plans to “be careful”.
Sabonis later apologized to Tatum.
“I feel terrible,” Sabonis told reporters. “I personally had a crazy moon and you never want it to happen. So, sorry.”
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Sabonis can refer to a tatum. Kings Center has recently worn with his own ankle injury. The triple All-Star missed three games before returning to the Kingdom of Line on Monday.
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