US EditionCeltics Star Jayson Tatum Filled with "Gratitude" in His Return to Court Following Achilles Surgery
- On Friday, Jayson Tatum will return to Boston's TD Garden less than 10 months after rupturing his right Achilles, with the Celtics upgrading him to questionable Thursday for a potential debut against the Dallas Mavericks.
- Following his injury, Tatum had surgery within 24 hours and engaged in daily three-hour physical therapy and weight training, with progress including a Feb. 6 G‑League practice assignment.
- Observers recorded Tatum passing, shooting and dunking without a walking boot, and Dr. Martin O'Malley said `I don't think I've seen a person's calf look as strong as his`.
- Reactivating Tatum immediately bolsters a team that has exceeded expectations, forcing quick lineup and minutes decisions for coach Joe Mazzulla with about 20 games left.
- This is the NBA's most high-profile Achilles return since Kevin Durant in December 2020, with debate over whether Tatum is returning too soon, ending Boston's 'gap year' and resetting expectations.
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NBA roundup: Jayson Tatum thrives in return as Celtics beat Mavs
Jayson Tatum had 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in his season debut to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Dallas Mavericks 120-100 on Friday night.
Chicago (USA), 6 Mar (EFE).- The return of Jayson Tatum ten months after breaking the Achilles tendon, Luka Doncic's scorer festival and the great victory of the New York Knicks in the Denver Nuggets camp illuminated this Friday the day of the NBA, in which the Charlotte Hornets interrupted their streak of eight consecutive victories.It was Tatum's night, that 298 days after their serious injury suffered in the playoffs of 2025 he re-dressed sho…
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