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Boston Celtics' star forward Jayson Tatum sustained an ankle injury on Monday against the Sacramento Kings. The injury inflicted excruciating pain on Tatum, who was helped off the court to the bench. Despite the setback, the Celtics secured a handsome 113-95 win over the Kings.
Celtics Coach with an Important Update on Jayson Tatum
Following the culmination of the game, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla addressed the injury of Jayson Tatum and remained optimistic that he had avoided a serious injury.
Tatum hit a three-pointer in the third quarter and was fouled by center Domantas Sabonis, landing on Sabonis with his left foot. This caused Tatum to fall to the court in apparent discomfort, and Sabonis was called for a flagrant one foul. Tatum was inspected by Celtics staff and assisted off the court to the bench.
He returned to shoot one of two free throws before heading to the locker room. Despite leaving the game early, Tatum finished with 25 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists in the win over the Kings.
"He seems to be doing OK, he's just icing it right now," Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said postgame. "I didn't see the play. They made the right call, it was a flagrant foul. Fortunately, he was able to shoot the free throw, and he's just taking care of it right now. When asked about his injury, Tatum told ESPN that his ankle is "just sore." The specifics of Tatum's injury and the timeline for his return have not been disclosed.
Will Jayson Tatum Feature in Celtics' Next Game?
It is unclear whether Jayson Tatum will play in the Boston Celtics' next game. The Celtics will take on the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, March 26, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
