NBA Playoffs Injuries

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Injuries are becoming the story of the NBA playoffs. And not even the game's stars are safe

These are the NBA playoffs of survival, where not even the stars are safe. The latest blow to this postseason: Jayson Tatum was wheeled off Monday night, his season with the defending champion Boston Celtics over because of a right Achilles tendon tear that surely will mean he misses at least some of next season as well.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

NBA teams know injuries are part of the game. But losing stars in playoffs still stings.

Losing key players to injury during the NBA playoffs is not uncommon; it happens every year. But it still hurts each time someone goes down.

EssentiallySports on MSN · 15h

The 2025 NBA Playoffs Are Being Shaped by Injuries to Tatum, LeBron and Lillard

Injuries are dominating the 2025 NBA Playoffs, with superstars like Jayson Tatum, Stephen Curry, and Damian Lillard sidelined by devastating setbacks. As teams scramble to adapt, the postseason has become a test of survival more than skill—shaking up title hopes and reshaping the league’s future.

Knicks, Boston Celtics and NBA

The New York Times · 8h

NBA playoffs takeaways: Celtics narrow series to 3-2 in 127-102 win over Knicks

The Boston Celtics live to play another day, beating the New York Knicks 127-102 in Game 5 Wednesday night and narrowing New York’s series lead to 3-2. Boston won its first game of the series since the injury to star Jayson Tatum,

mlive · 7h

Where to watch the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks NBA Playoffs for free

The New York Knicks enter the Game 5 matchup of the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 3-1 lead over the Boston Celtics.

NBC Sports · 16h

2025 NBA Playoffs: Bracket, schedule, scores, matchups for second round including Brunson, Knicks vs. Celtics

The second round has started out with a series of upsets on the road, showing things are even at the top of the NBA.

15h

Jayson Tatum’s injury will transform the NBA, not just the Celtics

If one event can dramatically alter even the most sustainable team-building strategy, is it even possible to maintain a ...

Warriors Eliminated by Anthony Edwards, Wolves as NBA Fans Lament Steph Curry's Injury

And with that, the Warriors' season has ended. Simply put, Golden State could not recover after losing superstar Stephen ...

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2025 NBA playoffs betting: Jayson Tatum's injury, Celtics' Game 4 loss cause a huge shift in the NBA Finals market

Jayson Tatum’s potentially serious lower left leg injury cast a pall over the second round. Tatum collapsed to the ground in ...

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Steve Kerr's Big Steph Curry Injury Update Before Warriors-Wolves Game 5

In round one of the Western Conference playoffs, Golden State Warriors superstar guard Steph Curry was pushed to his limit. Through seven games, Curry averaged ...

17hon MSN

Orlando Magic 2024-2025 fantasy basketball season recap: Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner derailed by injuries

The future looked bright for Orlando entering this season, but injuries to Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs ...

Sporting News on MSN1d

13 most devastating NBA Playoff injuries: Ranking moments that changed history, from Jayson Tatum to Derrick Rose

A handful of injuries have changed the course of NBA history — here are the most devastating to occur during the postseason.

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Tatum to miss remainder of playoffs after Achilles tendon surgery, imperiling Celtics’ repeat hopes

The Boston Celtics say star Jayson Tatum had surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon that will sideline him for ...

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Donovan Mitchell Says He Hasn't Slept Since Cavs' NBA Playoff Exit, Watched Game Twice

Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell is having a hard time getting over Tuesday's Game 5 loss to the Indiana ...

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