US EditionCeltics Star Jayson Tatum Takes His Comeback From Achilles Surgery on the Road
Jayson Tatum posted 15 points and 12 rebounds in his first game back after a 10-month Achilles injury recovery, boosting Boston Celtics' championship prospects.
- On Friday, Jayson Tatum returned and posted 15 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists in a 120-100 win at TD Garden, defying a nearly year-long injury timeline.
- Last year, a player suffered an Achilles injury during the playoffs at Madison Square Garden and called the comeback surreal, saying he dreamed of sharing the moment with his family and teammates.
- Playing 27 minutes, he exited with five minutes left after missing his first six shots, then made five in a row, including a dunk and a step-back 3.
- The result changed how people view Boston's ceiling, with analysts saying the Celtics just became more dangerous, making Cleveland's path to the Eastern Conference title longer and harder.
- Podcast analysts warned Cleveland may need to rework lineups due to the strategic dilemma created by Boston's two All-NBA wings, Tatum and Brown.
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Jayson Tatum looks like himself in 2nd game back from Achilles tear
Jayson Tatum got off to a fast start in his second game back since his Achilles tear. The C’s star looked more like himself for stretches as the Celtics beat the Cavaliers 109-98 on Sunday in Cleveland.
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Celtics star Jayson Tatum takes his comeback from Achilles surgery on the road
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum details Achilles comeback, reflects on mental hurdles leading up to NBA season debut
It’s been 10 months since Jayson Tatum last suited up for the Boston Celtics in an NBA game. That stretch ended Friday night, when the star forward made his 2025-26 debut against the Dallas Mavericks.Before the game, Tatum acknowledged he was bracing for a flood of emotions as he prepared to return. "Stepping onto the court for the first time, I might be emotional, but I'll be excited," he said. "I'll be anxious. And I'll just be proud of myself…
Jayson Tatum returns to action with a double-double in Celtics victory
It was only 10 months ago that St. Louis Jayson Tatum suffered a catastrophic injury to his Achilles during last year’s National Basketball Association playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York. The former Chaminade College Prep All-American defied all odds by making his return to action on Friday night. And what a dramatic return it was. Tatum scored 15 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and handed out seven assists in the Celtics’ 120-100 victory…
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum returns from Achilles tear with double-double: ‘This is a huge step’
Jayson Tatum got off to a 0-for-6 start in his return from a torn Achilles. But he then drilled his next five shots and finished with 15 points on 6-for-16 shooting with 12 rebounds and seven assists in the Celtics' 120-100 win over the Mavericks on Friday.
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