Looks like many of the key players are having injuries prior to the playoffs. Just hours ago, it was Jayson Tatum that landed on Domantas Sabonis. That was a good shot from three though but while watching that, we can feel the absolute pain that Tatum has felt. I'm guessing that he's going to miss their next match for sure. But I wish that he's going to recover on that injury quickly.
Good thing it’s just a sprain.
https://basketnews.com/news-221731-jayson-tatum-injury-update.htmlTatum landed awkwardly on Domantas Sabonis' foot and did not return, later being diagnosed with an ankle sprain, according to the Celtics, via ClutchPoints.
So there's no need for Celtics fans to worry. Tatum will be back soon, and at least he won’t miss the first round of the playoffs.
Because if it had been a serious injury, the Celtics’ chances of going back-to-back would have definitely dropped.
I'm not sure about if it is just sprain or much worse injury. He really did fall awkwardly. The thing with Boston is that they're deep so even without Tatum I think that they can do better throughout the rest of the regular season and then let Tatum rest and maybe come back in the playoff.
Only few games left, the standing specially in the West are very close. Every team in the 4th down to 10th really need to win their last remaining games at least in the contention for playoff. I expect that there will be games that are going to be very close and we will have playoff atmosphere already.