Jayson Tatum Injury Report: Will the Celtics' Star Forward Play Tonight Against the Knicks in Playoff Game 6?

The Boston Celtics will take on the New York Knicks tonight in Game 6 of the Round 2 playoff series. The Knicks will enter Madison Square Garden with a 3-2 lead. Thus, a win today will give the Knicks an unassailable lead in the series and push them to the Eastern Conference final. So, the onus is on the Celtics to win the game and stay alive in the competition. The defending champions delivered an elite performance the other day to push the series to Game 6, and now similar heroics are needed to bring Game 7 into the picture. What emerged as a more impressive aspect in their win was that they were able to comfortably topple the Knicks without Jayson Tatum's presence in the squad. The star forward is a vital part of the team, and the fact that they were able to get the better of the New York without him speaks volumes about the team. However, it does not mean that Tatum is replaceable. His place is still undisputed, and needless to mention that he will walk into the starting lineup if he is available. That's the question indeed. Will Jayson Tatum play tonight or not?

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Jayson Tatum Injury Report

Jayson Tatum is listed in the injury report released by the Celtics ahead of Game 6 against the Knicks. He will remain out due to a torn left Achilles tendon. He has successfully undergone surgery, and the recovery process has started. However, it will take time, and he will not be able to compete further this season.

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Boston Celtics Injury Report

Aside from Jayson Tatum, no other member of the Boston Celtics squad is listed on the injury list. As for the Knicks, Precious Achiuwa is marked as "questionable" for the game due to an ankle injury.

The battle between the heavyweights has lived up to the expectations till now, and there is no reason to believe that it will not produce a cracker of a contest in Game 6. With all to look forward to, let's see who comes out on top tonight in the Knicks vs Celtics game 6 showdown.