Celtics' Jayson Tatum injures ankle after flagrant foul, exits game against Kings

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The Boston Celtics have already clinched a playoff spot and entered Tuesday with the second-best record in the NBA's Eastern Conference. 

The defending champions extended their winning streak to six games Monday when they defeated the Sacramento Kings. 

But Celtics coaches and fans held their collective breath in the third quarter when star forward Jayson Tatum held his ankle as he lay on the court. 

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) falls to the court after being injured against the Sacramento Kings in the third quarter at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., March 24, 2025. (Cary Edmondson/Imagn Images)

Tatum had just knocked down a contested 3-pointer when he appeared to land on the foot of Kings center Domantas Sabonis. The Kings big man was assessed a flagrant foul.

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While Tatum was visibly in pain in the moments after the foul, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla suggested the six-time NBA All-Star avoided a serious injury.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) lies on the court after being injured next to Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (11) in the third quarter at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., March 24, 2025. (Cary Edmondson/Imagn Images)

"He seems to be doing OK," Mazzulla said. "I didn't see the play, but they made the right call. Fortunate that he was able to shoot the free throws. [He's] taking care of it right now." Tatum made one of his two free throw attempts before checking out of the game.

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