US Edition"I'm Not Superman": Jayson Tatum Gets Emotional on Injury Comeback After Brutal Outing in Loss to Wolves
Tatum scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds despite shooting struggles after Achilles injury in Celtics’ 102-92 home loss marked by turnovers and a long fourth-quarter drought.
- Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum expressed frustration following Sunday's 102-92 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, admitting, "I'm not Superman, so it's obviously going to take some time."
- Tatum's struggles stem from his recovery after rupturing his Achilles tendon during the Eastern Conference Finals against New York on May 12, 2025, sidelining him for 10 months before his March 6, 2026 return.
- Eight games into his return, Tatum has shot 38.8% from the field and 29.3% from 3-point range, well below his usual standard; he recorded zero points in the first half against Minnesota, his fewest attempts in three years.
- Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla praised Tatum's "selflessness," saying he has "given us exactly what we're asking for and more," while teammate Jaylen Brown acknowledged the team failed to "meet the challenge."
- With 11 regular-season games remaining, Boston has 3 1/2 weeks of ramp-up time before the playoffs begin next month, as the team expects Tatum to continue growing in confidence each game.
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Jayson Tatum makes honest admission about his return to action
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