May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

It was an all-around team victory, with the standouts being Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Luke Kornet, each in their own way. Brown had 12 assists, White had seven three-pointers, and Kornet had seven blocks, among their other contributions.

Jayson Tatum's father was in South Korea when he heard the news of the Celtics star's injury. He offered to come home immediately.

Derrick White delivered one of the best postseason performances of his career to help lead the Tatum-less Celtics past the Knicks in Game 5.

Rutgers star Ace Bailey models his offensive game after a trio of standout NBA scorers. At the NBA draft combine, Bailey cited the Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George and Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum as inspirations for their shot creation. He also loves the mid-range ability of Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant:

An NBA insider shared details of the tearful call Jayson Tatum made to his father after his devastating injury.

The Boston Celtics played without Jayson Tatum in Game 5, but they were able to keep their series, and their season, alive vs. New York.