Celtics’ Tatum leaves Game 2 vs. Nets after getting poked in eye

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum asks for a call after dunking against Charlotte Hornets' Miles Bridges during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 4, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Sportsnet Staff May 25, 2021, 9:39 PM

Jayson Tatum left the Boston Celtics‘ 130-108 Game 2 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday after getting poked in the eye and did not return.

#NEBHInjuryReport Jayson Tatum was poked in the right eye. He will be out for the remainder of the game.

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 26, 2021

The club didn’t release any further details about the injury, which Tatum sustained at the hands of Kevin Durant near the nine-minute mark of the third quarter when the Nets star swiped for the ball after the Celtics forward stole a rebound.

https://twitter.com/NBCSCeltics/status/1397357174460928001

Tatum immediately crumpled to the floor in pain, clutching his face and went straight to the locker room.

Tatum has reportedly also been dealing with a groin injury, which he played through in a 104-92 Game 1 loss to the Nets.

The Nets lead the first-round playoff series 2-0.

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