Achilles, Jayson Tatum and Boston Celtics
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MRI revealed the Celtics' worst fear, that their franchise cornerstone ruptured his Achilles in Monday's Game 4 loss.
There is not word as of yet exactly what the injury is, but based on the fact that it was non-contact, and Tatum was wheeled to the locker room holding the back of his ankle, there is a belief that it is something to do with his Achilles tendon. After the game, notable Celtics fan Bill Simmons reacted on his live podcast.
As such, the Celtics now risk being eliminated from the postseason in front of their hometown fans at the TD Garden on Wednesday, May 14. During a recent appearance on the "Taylor Talks Celtics" show,
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