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Jayson Tatum Says He's Not at His Best yet. That's Likely Scary News for Celtics' Opponents
Tatum’s 25-point, 18-rebound, 11-assist line was his first triple-double since returning from Achilles surgery and helped Boston extend its playoff push.
- On Wednesday, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum recorded a triple-double with 25 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists against the Miami Heat in his 12th game back from an Achilles injury.
- This performance marks the first time a Boston player has achieved such a feat since 2010, joining elite company with Larry Bird, who recorded two regular-season triple-doubles for the franchise.
- It has been 46 weeks since Tatum's Achilles surgery, and while he shoots only 40% from the field, his averaging 21.3 points and 9.8 rebounds suggests he nears All-NBA level play.
- Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said Tatum "hasn't missed a beat," while Olympic teammate Bam Adebayo noted, "He's still trying to find his way, still trying to impact winning."
- The Celtics hold the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with six games remaining, maintaining a 2.5-game lead over New York as the playoffs approach.
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Jayson Tatum says he's not at his best yet. That's likely scary news for Celtics' opponents
Boston star Jayson Tatum doesn’t know how much longer it’ll take for him to feel like he’s playing basketball at his best level again. That might be a scary statement.
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Since returning to the court, Tatum has shot 40 percent from the field, but averaged 21.3 points and 9.8 rebounds, which is not far off his level.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Left
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C 18%
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