Fred Katz reported that Jayson Tatum was helped off the floor during a game, putting no weight on his right ankle, which appeared to be sprained. Multiple Twitter commentators, including Bobby Manning and John Karalis, echoed this concern, noting Tatum’s visible pain and inability to walk unaided. As the game progressed, Tatum’s injury overshadowed his earlier performance, where he had scored significantly, and the Celtics faced challenges without him on the court.

