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A significant turning point in the game was the injury to Celtics star Jason Tatum, who went down late in the matchup with what appeared to be a severe ankle injury. His absence looms large for Boston as they now face the daunting reality of potentially competing without their best player for the remainder of the series. While optimism persists regarding the Celtics’ competitiveness, many pundits and fans began to feel that the series swung heavily in favor of the Knicks following the injury news.