Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum reassured fans after taking a scary fall during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Orlando Magic. The Celtics secured a 103-86 win, but the moment Tatum hit the floor had everyone holding their breath.
Jayson Tatum takes a hard fall in the fourth quarter
With 8:29 left in the game, Jayson Tatum drove to the basket for a dunk attempt but collided mid-air with Orlando’s Wendell Carter Jr. and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The contact sent Tatum crashing to the floor, where he immediately clutched his right wrist. After review, officials called a flagrant foul on Caldwell-Pope.
Despite the hard landing, Tatum stayed in the game. However, the sight of him grabbing his wrist sparked immediate concern among fans, analysts, and even his mother.
Jayson Tatum and Boston Celtics downplay injury worries
Post-game, Tatum addressed the wrist issue, confirming he "fell on it" but quickly downplayed any serious concern. "Was throbbing for a second, but it kinda went away," he said. He also revealed that an X-ray came back clean, meaning no structural damage was found.
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla echoed the optimism, simply stating that Tatum was "doing good" when asked about his condition.
Tatum contributes despite off off-shooting night
Though not his most efficient performance, Tatum still made an impact, finishing with 17 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, a steal, and a block. His ability to influence the game beyond scoring highlights his value to the Celtics’ playoff push.
The team now has two days to recover before Game 2 tips off on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. ET. With Tatum’s wrist scare seemingly behind him, Boston can focus on extending their series lead against Orlando.
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Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic game 1 overview
The Boston Celtics took a 1-0 series lead over the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of their first-round playoff matchup, winning 103-86 on April 20, 2025. The Magic kept the game close in the first half, even leading by one at halftime, but the Celtics pulled away with a dominant 24-9 run to start the third quarter. Despite Jayson Tatum suffering a wrist injury and both he and Jaylen Brown struggling offensively, Boston’s depth shone through, with strong performances from Jrue Holiday and Derrick White. The Celtics’ superior three-point shooting and defensive adjustments proved decisive in the second half.
Jayson Tatum takes a hard fall in the fourth quarter
With 8:29 left in the game, Jayson Tatum drove to the basket for a dunk attempt but collided mid-air with Orlando’s Wendell Carter Jr. and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The contact sent Tatum crashing to the floor, where he immediately clutched his right wrist. After review, officials called a flagrant foul on Caldwell-Pope.
Despite the hard landing, Tatum stayed in the game. However, the sight of him grabbing his wrist sparked immediate concern among fans, analysts, and even his mother.
Jayson Tatum and Boston Celtics downplay injury worries
Post-game, Tatum addressed the wrist issue, confirming he "fell on it" but quickly downplayed any serious concern. "Was throbbing for a second, but it kinda went away," he said. He also revealed that an X-ray came back clean, meaning no structural damage was found.
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla echoed the optimism, simply stating that Tatum was "doing good" when asked about his condition.
Tatum contributes despite off off-shooting night
Though not his most efficient performance, Tatum still made an impact, finishing with 17 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, a steal, and a block. His ability to influence the game beyond scoring highlights his value to the Celtics’ playoff push.
The team now has two days to recover before Game 2 tips off on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. ET. With Tatum’s wrist scare seemingly behind him, Boston can focus on extending their series lead against Orlando.
Also read: [WATCH]: DeMar DeRozan involved in physical altercation with fan at California sushi restaurant; clip goes viral on social media
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic game 1 overview
The Boston Celtics took a 1-0 series lead over the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of their first-round playoff matchup, winning 103-86 on April 20, 2025. The Magic kept the game close in the first half, even leading by one at halftime, but the Celtics pulled away with a dominant 24-9 run to start the third quarter. Despite Jayson Tatum suffering a wrist injury and both he and Jaylen Brown struggling offensively, Boston’s depth shone through, with strong performances from Jrue Holiday and Derrick White. The Celtics’ superior three-point shooting and defensive adjustments proved decisive in the second half.
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