Celtics Share Photo of Jayson Tatum Post-Surgery

Celtics Share Photo of Jayson Tatum Post-Surgery

Late in the fourth quarter in Game 4 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series on Monday night, Boston Celtics’ star Jason Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon while chasing a loose ball late in the 121-113 loss to the New York Knicks.

 

On Wednesday, the Boston Celtics posted on social media a photo of Tatum post-surgery.

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The Celtics wrote, “The comeback will be greater than the setback.”

 

In general, the recovery for such ruptures takes multiple months.

 

Boston now trails New York in the best-of-seven set, 3-1.

 

The Celtics and Knicks will play game 6 in Boston on Wednesday at 7 PM