Celtics Win Sixth Straight, But Jayson Tatum Suffers Ankle Injury

Jayson Tatum sprained his left ankle during Boston's 113-95 victory over the Kings, though early reports suggest no severe damage.

Jayson Tatum sustained a left ankle sprain in the third quarter after landing on Domantas Sabonis' foot, which was ruled a Flagrant 1 foul.
Tatum left the game but was seen walking without crutches or a boot postgame, providing optimism for a quick recovery.
The Celtics extended their winning streak to six games, with Payton Pritchard contributing 22 points off the bench.
Boston, now nearly locked into the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, is prioritizing player health as the playoffs approach.
Domantas Sabonis apologized to Tatum after the game, expressing regret for the incident that caused the injury.