The injury occurred on a dunk attempt. As Boston's star rose to finish above the rim, he was met by Orlando's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Wendell Carter Jr., who both attempted to make a play on the ball. The contact resulted in an awkward fall, and Tatum injured his wrist while attempting to brace himself.

Jayson Tatum had 17 points and finished the game after a scary late fall, and the Boston Celtics rallied in the second half to beat the Orlando Magic 103-86 in Game 1.