Metropolitan support for injured Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum continues to pour in as the New York Knicks' conference semifinal playoff series with the defe

Tatum suffered what appeared to be a serious lower leg injury late in the fourth quarter. He writhed in pain on the court, had to be carried off by Celtics staffers and was seen on ESPN’s broadcast riding in a wheelchair after exiting down the tunnel.

The Celtics star spoke out on social media on Wednesday for the first time since tearing his right Achilles tendon in Monday’s Game 4 loss to the Knicks.

The Celtics blew a 14-point lead, then lost their best player to injury in a Game 4 loss to the Knicks that pushed Boston to the brink of elimination.

May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots the ball as New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Sam Hauser is available for the Celtics. No Knicks players are on the injury report. The game tips at 7 p.m. on TNT.

There were palpable mixed emotions permeating Madison Square Garden on Monday night as the Knicks seized control of Game 4.

In a heartfelt display of sportsmanship and respect, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson paused his postgame press conference to share a heartfelt message for Jayson Tatum. The Knicks had just secured a crucial 121–113 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals,