Event
Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has been ruled out of Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals due to left knee stiffness. Coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed the decision shortly before tip-off, noting Tatum reported discomfort behind his knee. Tatum was originally listed as questionable six hours prior to the game, despite previously being reported as healthy. The match marks the 23rd time the two teams have met in a playoff series.
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Coach Joe Mazzulla confirms the decision shortly before tip-off, noting Tatum was originally listed as questionable six hours prior despite earlier reports of health
Background
Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has been ruled out of Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals due to left knee stiffness. Coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed the decision shortly before tip-off following a medical assessment, noting Tatum reported discomfort behind his knee. This marks the 23rd meeting between the two franchises in a playoff series, a historic rivalry where Boston has won six consecutive series against Philadelphia since 1982. Tatum's absence comes one year after he suffered a torn Achilles in his right leg.
Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has been ruled out of Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals due to left knee stiffness. Coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed the decision shortly before tip-off following a medical assessment, noting Tatum repo
Fact cards
Key entities: Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Joe Mazzulla, Joel Embiid.
Will Tatum play in Game 7? No, he has been ruled out due to left knee stiffness. What was Tatum's status six hours before the game? He was listed as questionable. How many times have the Celtics and 76ers met in a playoff series? They have met 23 times, the most of any two teams
2023-05-03: Tatum exits Game 6 with 4:03 remaining in the third quarter, citing left knee soreness; he does not re-enter the game. 2023-05-03: Approximately six hours before Game 7 tip-off, Tatum is listed as questionable despite previous reports of him being healthy. 2023-05-03:
Timeline
Tatum exits Game 6 with 4:03 remaining in the third quarter, citing left knee soreness; he does not re-enter the game.
Approximately six hours before Game 7 tip-off, Tatum is listed as questionable despite previous reports of him being healthy.
Shortly before tip-off, Coach Joe Mazzulla confirms Tatum is ruled out of Game 7 due to knee stiffness.
FAQ
No, he has been ruled out due to left knee stiffness.
He was listed as questionable.
They have met 23 times, the most of any two teams in NBA history.
He suffered a torn Achilles in his right leg last May.
The severity is unclear; while staff initially called it minor stiffness, the late listing suggests a more serious evaluation may have occurred.
The Celtics trail the 76ers 3-2, requiring a win in Game 7 to advance to the NBA Finals.
Yes, Joel Embiid has been eliminated by Tatum and the Celtics three previous times (2018, 2020, 2023).