Jayson Tatum 'Not Bummed' About Going To Game 7 After Celtics Fail To Put 76ers Away
The Boston Celtics once held a 3-1 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers, but are now headed to Game 7.
Jayson Tatum 'Not Bummed' About Going To Game 7 After Celtics Fail To Put 76ers Away originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Celtics once held a 3-1 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers, but failed to put the series away.
They will now play Game 7 on Saturday night, and Jayson Tatum provided a positive outlook. Obviously, the Celtics would prefer to have won either Game 5 or 6 and locked in their spot in the next round. However, the 76ers have rallied.
Tatum, who missed most of the season, was asked whether he was "bummed" about having to play in Game 7 after the Game 6 loss. "Bummed to say it's going to game 7? No, I'm not bummed," Tatum said.
"I was out for 50 weeks. I wasn't able to play basketball. I get another opportunity to play the game that I love that I had to be sidelined for 10 and a half months.