Sidelined for Game 7 Loss; Expresses No Regrets Over Recovery Journey

Jayson Tatum was forced to watch the Celtics' Game 7 loss to the 76ers from the bench due to left knee stiffness. Tatum and the team determined he could not clear the return-to-play protocol after failing to progress to full practice within a 48-hour window. Despite the "unfortunate timing" of the injury during a critical elimination game, Tatum maintains no regrets regarding his recovery journey, which included a return from Achilles tendon surgery to help Boston win 56 games.