The Boston Celtics officially announced that the team's star player Jayson Tatum underwent surgery on Tuesday for a torn right Achilles tendon, confirming that Tatum will miss the rest of the playoffs this season.

Tatum's injury not only ended his season, but also added a huge variable to the Boston Celtics' road to the championship. Tatum was injured in the fourth game of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks, with less than 3 minutes left.

When Tatum was fighting for a missed ball, his right leg suddenly lost support and he fell to the ground in pain. Although there was no obvious confrontation, his expression was distorted, he grabbed the top of his right ankle, and was then carried off the court, shocking the audience.

After the game, Tatum was examined and confirmed to have torn his right Achilles tendon, and the team immediately arranged for surgery. No specific recovery timetable has been announced, but the Boston Celtics said they expect Tatum to fully recover.

However, based on similar injuries in the past, such as Kevin Durant's Achilles tendon rupture in 2019, he missed the entire 2019-20 season. Therefore, Tatum's recovery period may be as long as a year, and his appearance next season is also uncertain.

The 27-year-old Tatum is in hot form in this season's playoffs, averaging 28.1 points, 11.5 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, and is the core of the Boston Celtics' offense and defense. He scored 42 points on the spot when he was injured, setting a new record for his highest single-game score in this season's playoffs.

This serious injury not only hits the team's morale, but may also force the management to re-examine the lineup structure and salary allocation strategy during the offseason. As the team's salary pressure remains high, Tatum's injury will undoubtedly become an important turning point for the Boston Celtics' future direction.