NBA analyst suggests Celtics should sit Jayson Tatum for Game 7 vs. 76ers

The Boston Celtics lost Game 6 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, with star forward Jayson Tatum suffering an apparent leg injury in the second half that caused him to miss the entire fourth quarter. Although Tatum is expected to play in the decisive Game 7 on Saturday night, at least one NBA analyst and former Celtics player is advising Boston to consider keeping him sidelined. The article, published on May 1, 2026, highlights the debate around risking Tatum's health in a winner-takes-all situation.