Jayson Tatum's torn Achilles tendon, without hyperbole, is among the most consequential injuries in NBA history. Kevin Durant comes to mind as a similarly gifted player to suffer such an injury, but he was almost 31 when he went down in the 2019 NBA Finals.

What happened at the end of the game overshadowed the fact that the Knicks have now taken a 3-1 lead. Tatum suffered a non-contact injury to his leg and had to be helped off the court. Read more: LeBron James Reacts to Celtics' Jayson Tatum Potential Season-Ending Injury

Tatum is expected to make a full recovery and no timetable was given for his return, but players who have suffered similar injuries are typically sidelined for nearly a season.