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Jayson Tatum Injury Update – After Awkward Fall vs. Magic, Will the Celtics Star To Play Game 2?

Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Celtics had a smooth sailing against the Orlando Magic in the first 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Celtics had no pressure throughout the game as they rammed through their opponents at the TD Garden. However, Jayson Tatum’s possible injury could have added a layer of concern for the management.

The 18 time NBA champions will need a healthy squad especially in the post regular season phase. They were fortunate to have a fully healthy squad before the start of the game as Jaylen Brown made a recovery from his knee injury. The forward had already missed the last three games for the Boston Celtics but was back in time for the Sunday game. Now there is slight concern regarding Tatum’s fitness.

Jayson Tatum is down and grabbing his wrist

Appears to be in a lot of pain pic.twitter.com/g73ofB8Ulz
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Jayson Tatum Injury Update – What Happened to Jayson Tatum?

The Boston Celtics forward during the last few minutes of the game tried to increase the intensity. This was despite the Boston Celtics having a healthy lead against the Orlando Magic. He tried to dunk but was fouled by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, falling awkwardly on his wrist. Jayson Tatum was in immense pain but took the free throws.

Later, he also checked in the game and continued playing. Tatum had a poor game in terms of accuracy, he made 8 FGs from 22 attempts. Moreover, he managed to hit from beyond the arc only once from 8 attempts, which is why he was trying hard to get more points in the end. The 27-year-old finished with 17 points and 14 rebounds. The Boston Celtics won the first game of the series by 103-86, with Derrick White registering 30 points.

What’s Next for Jayson Tatum and the Celtics?

The power forward quickly had an X-ray after the game, and the Jayson Tatum injury report was negative, meaning that no harm had taken place to the wrist. There may be pain and swelling, which will reduce with time. And Tatum is likely to continue playing for the Boston Celtics in the 2025 NBA playoffs series.

The Boston Celtics face the Orlando Magic at TD Garden in the second game of the series on Wednesday. Currently, the Magic pose no significant threat to the Celtics, and going by the trend of the first match, Boston will want to come even harder on the Orlando Magic. They have seen the weakness of Orlando and know that the opposition is under more pressure, which is why the second game will become more open.