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Jayson Tatum Misses First Career Playoff Game with Wrist Injury

Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
April 2025 (Game 2 vs Orlando Magic)

Jayson Tatum missed Game 2 of the first-round playoff series against Orlando due to a bone bruise in his right wrist—the first postseason game he’s missed in his career.
Tatum sustained the injury after a midair collision in Game 1. He was ruled out an hour before tipoff. Al Horford started in his place as Tatum sat in street clothes on the bench.

Jayson Tatum Doubtful for Game 2 After Hard Fall in Celtics’ Opener

Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
April 2025 (ahead of Game 2 vs Magic)

Celtics star Jayson Tatum is listed as doubtful for Game 2 with a bone bruise in his right wrist, sustained during a midair collision in Game 1.
Tatum landed awkwardly after being hit by Caldwell-Pope and Carter Jr. on a dunk attempt. He stayed in the game but was clearly in pain. X-rays were negative, but soreness persists.

Tatum Avoids Injury Scare as Celtics Dominate Magic in Game 1

Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
April 2025 (Game 1, first-round playoffs)

Jayson Tatum says he’s “all right” after landing hard on his right wrist during Boston’s 103-86 Game 1 win over Orlando; X-rays came back clean.
Tatum was fouled midair by Caldwell-Pope and Carter Jr., causing a fall and brief pain. He stayed in the game, finishing with 17 points and 14 rebounds. The foul was upgraded to a flagrant 1.

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