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With Jaylen Brown leading and Jayson Tatum back, Celtics are whole again and NBA title contenders
Jaylen Brown averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists while Tatum returned from injury and Boston reasserted itself as a contender.
- Since returning on March 6, Jayson Tatum has reacclimated to the Boston Celtics, averaging 21.8 points, 10 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in 16 games.
- Skepticism surrounded Boston after the departure of key 2024 championship contributors Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford, with critics predicting a "throwaway year" during Tatum's Achilles rehab.
- All-Star Jaylen Brown flourished in Tatum's absence with career-high averages of 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists, while Derrick White led all NBA guards with 550 contested shots.
- As the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics prepare for their fourth consecutive playoff appearance under coach Joe Mazzulla after securing their 50th win last month.
- Reflecting on his nine-season partnership with Tatum, Brown compared their longevity to Bill Russell and Bob Cousy, saying "I think it's been a historic run" with ambitions for more trophies in Boston.
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With Jaylen Brown leading and Jayson Tatum back, Celtics are whole again and NBA title contenders
The Boston Celtics heard all the chatter about how they'd take a step back this season following the Achilles tendon injury to Jayson Tatum and an offseason roster upheaval.
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