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Knicks Hold Off Short-Handed Celtics in MSG Showdown
sports20 hours ago

Knicks Hold Off Short-Handed Celtics in MSG Showdown

The Knicks survive a late Celtics rally and beat Boston 112-106 at Madison Square Garden, as Jayson Tatum returns but struggles (24 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists on 7-for-22 with 6 turnovers) without Jaylen Brown. New York’s Jalen Brunson (25 points, 10 assists) and Josh Hart (26) spearhead a balanced effort with all five Knicks starters in double figures and 22 points from the bench. Boston, missing Brown, got 23 from Payton Pritchard off the bench and briefly grabbed a lead late in the fourth after a 19-4 run, but the Knicks closed it out and pushed their win total to 52 this season, signaling playoff-like tension if the teams meet again.

via New York Daily News|
#celtics#jaylen-brown#jayson-tatum
Celtics push Thunder to the limit, fall 104-102 on late shot attempt
sports28 days ago

Celtics push Thunder to the limit, fall 104-102 on late shot attempt

With Jayson Tatum, Nikola Vucevic and Derrick White out, Boston leaned on rookies Hugo Gonzalez, Jordan Walsh and Luka Garza to stay with the league‑leading Thunder, ultimately losing 104-102 after Payton Pritchard’s buzzer-beater attempt miss; the young rotation produced key moments, kept the game close down the stretch, and continued the Celtics’ trend of competitive showings against top teams as Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander’s pump‑fake savvy kept Boston on its toes.

via Hardwood Houdini|
#basketball#celtics#game-recap
Tatum Returns, Celtics Roll to 120-100 Win
sports1 month ago

Tatum Returns, Celtics Roll to 120-100 Win

Jayson Tatum returned from a 298-day Achilles rupture layoff, overcoming rough early rust to finish with 15 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in 27 minutes as Boston beat Dallas 120-100. The sell-out TD Garden celebrated his long-awaited return, and while the Celtics had thrived without him with a top offensive rating, his back signals a new, deeper chapter as he ramps back into action alongside a supporting cast led by Jaylen Brown.

via Sports Illustrated|
#achilles#celtics#comeback
Tatum Poised for Friday Return as Celtics Prepare Achilles Comeback
sports1 month ago

Tatum Poised for Friday Return as Celtics Prepare Achilles Comeback

Celtics star Jayson Tatum could make his season debut Friday against the Dallas Mavericks after a right Achilles tear last May. He had surgery within 24 hours, has progressed through rehab (including a Maine Celtics stint and five-on-five work), and is expected to play with a minutes restriction and no back-to-backs. Boston, 41-21 and led by Jaylen Brown, will rely on Tatum’s return to boost offense and defense as the playoffs approach.

via CBS Sports|
#achilles#celtics#jayson-tatum
Tatum Nears Celtics Return as They Chase Postseason Edge
sports1 month ago

Tatum Nears Celtics Return as They Chase Postseason Edge

Boston’s Jayson Tatum could return as early as Friday against the Mavericks after an Achilles injury, with ESPN’s Shams Charania listing him questionable. The Celtics sit 41-21 and second in the East, having reshaped payroll by trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis, yet overachieving this season. Expect a cautious ramp-up and rust removal as coach Joe Mazzulla treads carefully, much like Paul George did after his 2014 injury, with the priority on long-term health and postseason readiness over a rushed return.

via Bleacher Report|
#achilles#celtics#jayson-tatum
Celtics Recalibrate: Vucevic Upgrade, Two Open Spots, and Tatum’s Return Timeline
sports2 months ago

Celtics Recalibrate: Vucevic Upgrade, Two Open Spots, and Tatum’s Return Timeline

Boston reshaped its roster at the trade deadline by sending Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick to the Bulls for Nikola Vucevic and a pick, and also trading Chris Boucher, Josh Minott and Xavier Tillman. The moves put Boston below the luxury tax and created two open spots, with one likely filled by a ball-handler (Ron Harper Jr. is a highlighted candidate) and the other via the buyout market. Brad Stevens stressed balancing immediate competitiveness with future flexibility, while Jayson Tatum’s return from Achilles rehab remains not imminent and will be a group decision once he’s fully cleared and ready.

via NBC Sports Boston|
#brad-stevens#celtics#jayson-tatum