Jayson Tatum Injury: Celtics Star Won’t Return Vs. Grizzlies With Groin Strain

by Sean T. McGuire | Jan 22, 2020 | 1 Min Read

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum suffered a right groin strain in the third quarter of Wednesday’s Boston Celtics-Memphis Grizzlies game and quickly was ruled out for the remainder of the contest.

The Celtics forward walked off the floor before a stoppage in play in the period.

After being ruled out, Tatum did return to the Boston bench at the start of the fourth quarter, with the Celtics possessing a 99-63 lead.

Tatum had put together a strong performance before suffering the injury, scoring 23 points in 26 minutes.

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