The Boston Celtics star was ruled out for the rest of the playoffs with a torn right Achilles tendon, the team announced. Tatum underwent surgery on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after he initially sustained the injury. A timeline for his return is not yet known, but he is expected to make a full recovery.

The Knicks are one win away from a trip to the Eastern Conference finals leading the Celtics 3-1 in the conference semis, which now shifts back to Boston for a pivotal game 5. The Celtics will try to keep their hopes for a repeat championship alive after losing Jayson Tatum to a ruptured Achilles.

Jayson Tatum heard it all after the Celtics blew Game 2 to the Knicks. After a bounce-back performance, he spoke about the perspective needed when it comes to being Boston's top player.

The Boston Celtics lost Game 4 and saw Jayson Tatum suffer a potentially serious injury on Monday night against the New York Knicks. The Knicks won 121-113 thanks to a strong second half and erased another large deficit,