Jayson Tatum laments unfortunate timing after missing Celtics' Game 7 loss
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Updated · ESPN · May 3
Jayson Tatum laments unfortunate timing after missing Celtics' Game 7 loss
13 articles · Updated · ESPN · May 3
The Boston star said left knee stiffness and return-to-play rules kept him out less than two hours before Philadelphia's 109-100 win at TD Garden.
Tatum, back under 10 months after a torn right Achilles, said he had been playing at 80-85% and would likely have returned later in the second round.
Boston's season ended after blowing a 3-1 series lead despite 56 wins and the East's second seed, though Tatum said the campaign showed the team's growth.
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