It was supposed to be Jayson Tatum’s defining playoff moment. In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, with a chance to tie the series up at 2-2, the Celtics’ superstar poured in 42 points before disaster struck. A torn Achilles left him down on the floor, and Boston’s title defense was shattered. The injury didn’t just end his postseason; it cast a shadow of uncertainty over his future.

Renowned specialist Dr. Martin O’Malley immediately operated on the rupture in early May. For NBA players, the dreaded Achilles rupture is one of the most devastating setbacks, altering careers permanently and even causing early endings in the worst cases. That history now had all eyes on how Tatum’s rehab would unfold, and whether Boston’s cornerstone piece could somehow beat the odds.

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