Tatum had 42 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks in Game 4 before his tendon gave out on him, doing everything possible on both ends of the court to prevent the Celtics from falling into an ominous 3-1 deficit.

Jayson Tatum is going to miss most, if not all, of next season. He isn't the only player who likely won't be part of the Celtics next year because this team is headed for a lot of changes. Boston is headed for a massive luxury tax bill if it keeps everyone together.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon, the team announced Tuesday. The Celtics did not provide a timetable for his return. Jayson Tatum today underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon.