Celtics star Jaylen Brown speaks on Jayson Tatum’s injury during Game 4 loss to the Knicks

The Boston Celtics missed a golden opportunity to tie the series against the New York Knicks. Game 4 was tough, and Joe Mazzulla’s team fell 121-113. Despite the loss, the Celtics showed a more aggressive approach on offense. Jayson Tatum scored 42 points and stood out as the best player on the court. However, he suffered a serious injury that forced him to leave the game. After the final buzzer, Jaylen Brown spoke about Tatum’s injury and shared his perspective on the situation.

“I think everybody is concerned with Jayson. I’m not sure how bad it is. Didn’t look great. But I think everybody is more concerned with that,” stated Jaylen Brown. However, he keeps himself confident to overcome the series. “Obviously, the loss is huge. But we’ve got to get ready for Game 5. So we will take the night, think our heads up tomorrow, and put together a game plan to come out on our home floor to keep this series alive.”

Jayson Tatum’s injury puts Jaylen Brown in the spotlight. He must now prove he can lead the Celtics’ offense. So far, these playoffs have not gone well for him. He has struggled to score more than 23 points in this series. However, with the team’s top scorer out, Brown has a real opportunity. He can take advantage of this moment to step up and silence the growing criticism surrounding his performance.

During the NBA conference semifinals, Jayson Tatum has carried the Celtics’ offense received little support. This is very different from what we saw in the regular season. Back then, the team relied on a more balanced approach. Because of that, his absence now raises real concern among fans.

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts in the first half against the New York Knicks

Few players on the roster can match the scoring power Tatum brings. Even worse, the Celtics are down 3-1 in the series. For that reason, many NBA experts no longer see them as favorites to reach the NBA Conference Finals.

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What is the alleged injury suffered by Jayson Tatum in Game 4 against the New York Knicks?

The Boston Celtics have not shared an official update on Jayson Tatum’s injury against the New York Knicks. However, Dr. Jesse Morse commented on X, formerly Twitter, and said it could be a torn right Achilles tendon. He also mentioned other possible issues, like an ankle sprain or a fracture, but explained those are less likely. If it turns out to be a torn Achilles, the recovery would take at least 1+ year, including the rehab.

Although the allegedly diagnosis is concerning, a scientific study sheds light on the situation. The research, titled ‘Economic and Performance Analysis of Achilles Tendon Rupture in the National Basketball Association,’ shows encouraging results. As per Dr. Jesse Morse shared, most elite NBA players recover their pre-injury performance levels. Therefore, this type of injury likely does not affect their future on-court productivity.