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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon in Monday night’s playoff game and will be out for an extended period of time after undergoing surgery, the team announced Tuesday.
The Celtics said he is expected to make a full recovery. The team did not put a timetable on his return, but full recovery from Achilles injuries can often take months, if not longer.
ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report the news.
Tatum’s injury is a tough blow to the defending champions, who are on the brink of elimination in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The New York Knicks have a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series after…
