India, May 14 -- Jayson Tatum underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon, sustained during Game 5 of the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks series on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.

"Jayson Tatum today underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon. No timetable is currently available for his return, but he is expected to make a full recovery. Further updates will be provided when appropriate," Celtics wrote on X.

Recovery from Achilles tendon surgery typically takes 6 to 12 months, depending on factors such as the patient's age, overall health, type of surgery, and adherence to rehabilitation.

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