Tatum's Progress: A Positive Sign for Celtics

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome to Boston Celtics News Today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. Jason Tatum has played 8 games since returning from an Achilles injury for the Boston Celtics. The star forward looks solid overall, though he's struggled with 3-point shots. It's normal to see some rust as he builds back his fitness to NBA levels. Beyond scoring, Tatum has made a big impact. He's defending well, reading the floor smartly, passing on time and grabbing defensive rebounds. In his outside shot start falling, the Celtics should be set up nicely for the playoffs. Gary Washburn from the Boston Globe gave Tatum an early B-grade on a recent podcast. He noted no setback so far, solid play with some good moments, but Tatum isn't fully at peak yet. Achilles injuries are tough in the NBA, yet Tatum keeps improving game by game. A-B, this soon after returning, is a positive sign for Celtic fans aiming for all NBA form by season's end. The team needs help across the roster, especially from Tatum and Jalen Brown to push for the

1:04finals. Their progress will decide how far Boston goes from here.