Tatum's Celtics Return: Solid Showing, Room for Improvement

0:00It's March 23rd. This is Boston Celtics News today. AI-powered updates on your team. I'm Corey with the story. Jason Tatum has played in eight games since returning to the Boston Celtics lineup, or nine if you include the March 12th loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder that he missed. In those contests, Boston has posted a six wins three losses record. That's a solid showing, especially since some fans and pundits worried his comeback might throw off the team's rhythm. The transition hasn't been seamless, though. Tatum's shot hasn't fallen like he used to, and the offense sometimes stalls when he's out there. It's all part of shaking off the rust after missing nearly a full year of action. Fans and media circles had mixed takes heading in, with fears of disruption proving overblown so far. Former Celtic Evan Turner even drops some advice to Tatum on a recent podcast, chatting about the choice to return when he did. We've spotted glimpses of Tatum's elite form and spots, but consistency is the next

1:00step. Officials and observers agree it could take more time to hit peak stride. As the postseason nears, Celtic supporters are banking on Tatum ramping up, turning those moments into the dominance that makes Boston a playoff.