Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was hoping to lead his team on another pursuit of an NBA title during the 2025 postseason. However, those plans didn't end up coming to fruition after Tatum suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the Celtics' Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Knicks .
With three minutes remaining in that game, Tatum was diving for a loose ball and his leg ended up giving out. Tatum was in visible pain and had to be carried off of the court.
The Knicks ended up coming away with a 121-113 win in that Game 4 and ultimately took a 3-1 series lead in the process. Prior to being forced from the game, Tatum scored 39 points for the Celtics.
Four months have passed since Tatum suffered the devastating injury and he continues to focus on his recovery