Terror in Boston! The Celtics on the verge of elimination with Jayson Tatum injured

The defending champions, the Boston Celtics, are on the brink of elimination in the playoffs after falling 121-113 to the New York Knicks in the fourth game of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The defeat left the series 3-1 in favor of the New Yorkers, who are one win away from reaching their first conference finals in 25 years. A sublime performance by Jalen Brunson.

Beyond the result, the eerie silence in the visitor's locker room at Madison Square Garden was not just due to the sporting setback but also to concerns about Jayson Tatum's health.

The Celtics' star suffered an apparent non-contact injury to the lower part of his right leg while trying to retrieve a loose ball with less than three minutes remaining. After falling to the floor, he lay still, showing clear signs of pain, and had to be assisted off the court. Subsequently, he was wheeled out of the arena, leaving a sight that deeply impacted the team.

"I'm worried about Jayson, that's the most important thing right now," veteran Al Horford said. "We'll address the game later. I just hope he's okay."

Tatum had shone with 42 points on 16-of-28 shooting before the injury. Throughout his career, he had been known for his durability, never missing a postseason game until a wrist injury sidelined him in the second game of the first round against Orlando. In the regular season, he only missed ten games, the most in his career.

Coach Joe Mazzulla stated that the player would undergo an MRI on Tuesday, although no official update on his condition was provided.

In the Knicks, who could close the series on the road this Wednesday, Jalen Brunson shone with 39 points and was well supported by Mikal Bridges (23), Karl-Anthony Towns (23+11), and OG Anunoby (20).

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