In a jaw‑dropping twist that has lit up social media, the Boston Celtics have compiled an astonishing 10–2 record this season in games played without their talismanic forward Jayson Tatum. It went viral after their commanding 127–102 triumph over the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 14.

Before the Boston Celtics took the floor without their biggest star on a night they had to win, Joe Mazzulla implored his players to just pour everything they had into winning one game.

Regional rivalries were cast aside when Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum went down with a late injury against the New York Knicks.

Jayson Tatum’s ruptured Achilles is expected to sideline him through at least the end of 2025, according to a new report. ESPN’s Marc Spears on Wednesday reported Tatum’s father, Justin, expects the Celtics superstar to miss “eight to nine months.” An eight-month recovery would have him back on the court in mid-January.

A six-time All-Star, Tatum had an emotional conversation with his father after tearing his Achilles tendon. Spears revealed the details of the talk on NBA Today with Malika Andrews of ESPN.

The NBA playoff picture took a significant turn with the reigning champion Boston Celtics losing Jayson Tatum to a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.