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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
Hart's late 3s lift Knicks past Celtics 112-106 in Tatum's MSG return
basketball1 day ago

Hart's late 3s lift Knicks past Celtics 112-106 in Tatum's MSG return

The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 112-106 at Madison Square Garden, led by Jalen Brunson's 25 points and 10 assists and Josh Hart's 26, including late 3-pointers to seal it. Jayson Tatum returned to MSG with 24 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists, but Boston played without Jaylen Brown (left Achilles tendinitis). The Knicks move within two games of the No. 2 seed in the East and own the tiebreaker 3-1 with two games remaining.

via CBS Sports|
#basketball#boston-celtics#jalen-brunson
Tatum Confronts Rust as Celtics Navigate Achilles Comeback
sports18 days ago

Tatum Confronts Rust as Celtics Navigate Achilles Comeback

Jayson Tatum, returning roughly 10 months after an Achilles tear, admitted frustration at not yet feeling like himself as he works to regain rhythm; in eight games he’s averaging 19.1 PPG on 38.8% FG and 29.3% from three (including a 16-point, 11-rebound effort after a scoreless first half in a Minnesota loss), while Boston is 6-2 in his return and clinging to a half-game edge for the No. 2 seed as Jaylen Brown emphasizes the need for continued communication and fit.

via Hoops Rumors|
#achilles-injury#boston-celtics#comeback
Klay Thompson Relates to Jayson Tatum’s Achilles Comeback and the ‘Prisoner in Your Own Body’ Feeling
sports1 month ago

Klay Thompson Relates to Jayson Tatum’s Achilles Comeback and the ‘Prisoner in Your Own Body’ Feeling

Klay Thompson spoke about Jayson Tatum’s long road back from a torn Achilles, saying he understands the frustration of watching a teammate compete while sidelined and describing the feeling of being a 'prisoner in your own body' from his own past injuries; Tatum returned for Boston with 15 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in a 120-100 win, while Thompson led Dallas with 19 off the bench.

via Larry Brown Sports|
#basketball#injury-recovery#jayson-tatum
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
Gratitude Fuels Tatum’s Return for Celtics
sports1 month ago

Gratitude Fuels Tatum’s Return for Celtics

Before his return, Jayson Tatum publicly thanked Celtics coaches, trainers and staff for supporting his 10-month Achilles rehab, calling it a moment of gratitude. He then posted 15 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in a 120-100 win over Dallas, with teammates saying his heartfelt message underscored how the team’s togetherness and effort helped him feel connected as Boston moves toward a deep playoff run.

via The New York Times|
#achilles-injury#boston-celtics#jayson-tatum
top-stories1 month ago

Tatum's comeback reshapes the East's balance

Jayson Tatum returned from his Achilles injury to lead the Boston Celtics in his 2025-26 season debut, finishing with 15 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in a win over the Dallas Mavericks, signaling a potential shift in Eastern Conference power dynamics as Celtics teammates and coaching staff praised the resilience and depth that could carry them into the playoffs, while questions about return tempo and durability linger.

via NBA|
#achilles-injury#boston-celtics#eastern-conference
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