Jayson Tatum's Elite Return

0:00It's March 31st. This is Boston Celtics News Today, powered by AI Everything Happening With Your Team. I'm Cory with the Story. Jason Tatum is back dominating for the Boston Celtics after missing most of the season with a torn Achilles from last year's playoffs. In his 11 game so far, he's putting up 20.9 points per game on about 40% shooting, grabbing 9.1 rebounds. Dishing 4.2 assists and snagging 1.1 steals, all in 31 minutes a night. The six-time All-Star is also hitting 2.93s at 32%. He shook off some early rest from the long layoff and his hit is stride, proving he's still one of the league's elite. Over Boston's last three wins, Tatum averaged 25.7 points, 9.7 boards, and 6.7 assists, carrying the team, straight to victory. Fans and the NBA to notice quick, crowning him Eastern Conference Player of the Week for week 23 while Nikola Yokic grabbed the Western.

1:02Honors. It's a clear sign Tatum's locked in and elevating the Celtics early in the season. His streak hit a small pause Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks, but it was just for rest on the second night of a back-to-back after beating the Charlotte Hornets 114-99 Sunday. No injury worries here, just smart load management. Tatum suited up Wednesday versus the Miami Heat, ready to keep building momentum for Boston's title push.