Jayson Tatum Injury Report: Will the Celtics' Star Forward Play Tonight Against the Knicks in Playoff Game 5?

The Boston Celtics will take on the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the Round 2 playoff series. The Knicks are leading the series 3-1, and a win tonight at TD Garden will make them the winners of the series. Thus, the onus is on the Celtics to make the desperate move and stay alive in the competition. While historically, it comes as an almost impossible task to return from 1-3, but Celtics have the players who can overturn the situation and push the series to the extent. However, the challenge will be heightened if the team's star forward Jayson Tatum does not feature tonight. Let's figure out his injury status by taking a glance at the Boston Celtics injury report.

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Jayson Tatum Injury Report

Jayson Tatum is listed in the injury report released by the Celtics ahead of Game 5 against the Knicks. Tatum has been ruled out of the game as he sustained a torn Achilles in Game 1. Tatum underwent surgery, and his season is over. Thus, even if the series goes to Game 6 or 7, Tatum will still not be able to feature.

Tatum's injury will be a huge setback for the Celtics, and given that they are 1-3 down, it is the worst time to lose a forward. However, the Celtics as a team have always been lethal, and together they can cover the void and get to the finish line.

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Boston Celtics Injury Report

Aside from Jayson Tatum, San Hauser is also listed in the Celtics' injury report. He will miss out on the game due to an ankle injury.

New York Knicks, on the other hand, have a clean injury list.

The Knicks will enter as the favorites, but one could feel that the Celtics have that last gear left in them. So, what is it going to be, will it be the last of the Defending champions tonight, or will they live to fight another day? With all to look forward to, let's see what transpires in the Knicks vs Celtics Game 5 showdown.