Celtics Made the Right Decision Sitting Jayson Tatum for Game 7 vs. Sixers

News ArticlePublishedMay 02, 2026 at 07:08 PM EDTBy Tyler ErzbergerWhat was supposed to be a straightforward first-round victory over the Philadelphia 76ers has turned into a nightmare for the Boston Celtics, as they've gone from a 3-1 lead to a Game 7 on Saturday night with the entire sports world watching.And they'll have to do it without their ace player, Jayson Tatum, who has been officially ruled out for the deciding game due to a knee injury.While some Celtics fans are outraged over the decision, believing that Tatum should be playing in such a big game, there's also the sentiment that Boston should do everything in their power to protect their franchise's face.And those fans are right.Tatum shouldn't play in Game 7 against Philadelphia.More news: Luka Doncic Injury Update: Will Lakers Star Return vs. Thunder?...More news: Kevin Durant Could Leave the Rockets for These 3 Teams This OffseasonThis Boston Celtics team isn't good enough to win an NBA title, even with a beatdown, recovering Tatum, who miraculously came back early from a right torn Achilles tendon injury.While he's being held out due to stiffness in his left leg, the Celtics aren't in a position where pushing him would do any