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Tatum's Injury Shatters Celtics' Playoff Hopes; Flagg Shines at Duke

6/5/2025

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The Boston Celtics' playoff dreams shattered when Jayson Tatum suffered a devastating Achilles tendon rupture against the New York Knicks. In a contrasting tale, Duke's Cooper Flagg dazzled Coach Mike Krzyzewski, earning the title of the best freshman in the program's history with an impressive average of 19.2 points, igniting discussions about Tatum's legacy.

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The Boston Celtics' playoff dreams shattered when Jayson Tatum suffered a devastating Achilles tendon rupture against the New York Knicks. In a contrasting tale, Duke's Cooper Flagg dazzled Coach Mike Krzyzewski, earning the title of the best freshman in the program's history with an impressive average of 19.2 points, igniting discussions about Tatum's legacy.