Tatum Returns to Madison Square Garden, Celtics Eye Playoff Spot

0:00On April 8, Sunday marks exactly 11 months since Boston Celtic star Jason Tatum tore his Achilles tendon. He's back on the court now, dropping buckets and pushing the team toward the NBA playoffs. Thursday night brings a big moment. His first game in Madison Square Garden since the injury went down. That matchup pits the Celtics against the New York Knicks and a win could lock up the number two seed in the Eastern Conference for Boston. Stakes are high as they gear up for postseason action. Tatum just snagged Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors back on March 30, showing he still got that MVP fire. His teammate, Jalen Brown, holds the latest weekly crown. Proving this duo stays dominant. Tatum earned a nomination for the most recent award too, putting up 21.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. Over 15 games this season, with Tatum healthy and rolling into the mecca, the Celtics look prime to make another deep run. Keep an eye on Thursday for that spark. That's the story for today. Boston Celtics news today, driven by AI.