Celtics Crush 76ers, Tatum's Back

0:00On April 22nd, the Boston Celtics were pegged for a gap year this season, but they're flipping the script hard. They just crushed the Philadelphia 76ers 1-23-91 in their playoff opener with Jason Tatum and Jalen Brown dropping 51. Points combined. That win puts Boston right in the mix as the top doves in the east. Tatum's back from a brutal Achilles injury and looking sharper than expected. In 16 regular season games, he averaged around 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. Sunday against Philly, the 28-year-old star, Tally 25 points, 11 boards, and 7 dimes on 17 shots. Team mates are hyped on his comeback. Forward Sam Houser called it nuts how quick Tatum bounced back, crediting his rehab grind and faith in the squad for a deep run. That vibes boosting their chemistry big time. The Celtics culture under coach Joe Mozilla is rock solid, built through ups and downs. Even without Tatum early on, they scrapped their way up the standings with brown balling like an MVP.

1:04He stressed they've been a tougher team all year and got us they locked in on details now that playoffs hit. Their grit and connectivity could carry them far, especially after that 2024 title. With talent like this, Boston's refusing to blink as the postseason heats up. That's the story for today. Boston Celtics news today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with the story.