Celtics Have Major Advantage vs Knicks
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The Boston Celtics were able to stay alive on Wednesday with a big win at home in Game 5 over the Knicks. It was their first game since Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles. Even without Tatum, the Celtics were able to execute offensively at home.
Bryan Randles, RotoWire.com Luke Kornet was pivotal in the Celtics’ Game 5 win. They were tied up at 59 at halftime with their season on the line. The Celtics were trailing 3-1 in the series, and the Knicks had already been penciled in by most to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
According to Marc Spears, Jayson Tatum's father said that his son is looking at an eight to nine-month recovery from a ruptured Achilles.
Former LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley spoke about the Boston Celtics' play without Jayson Tatum in Game 5 against the Knicks