Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Suffers Gruesome Leg Injury

Jayson Tatum's Injury Casts Shadow Over Celtics Playoff Run Boston, MA – May 13, 2025 – A dramatic turn of events unfolded during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, as Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered a lower-leg injury late in the fourth quarter. The injury occurred after a contested play near the baseline, leaving Tatum writhing in pain on the court. The video footage clearly shows the moment of impact and Tatum's immediate distress. The Celtics called a timeout, and medical personnel rushed to attend to him. He was helped off the court, unable to bear weight on his right leg. "It's very difficult," commented one of the game's announcers, expressing concern over the severity of the injury. "You never presume anything, but that step forward, that fall... he goes down immediately." Tatum, who had already scored an impressive 42 points before the injury, was visibly distraught as he was escorted to the locker room. The extent of his injury remains unknown, but the video clearly shows the serious nature of the situation. The Celtics, despite winning the game, now face an uncertain future in the playoffs pending the results of Tatum's medical evaluation. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the physical toll of professional basketball.