Tatum's Return: A Sign of Celtics' Playoff Potential

0:00On March 26, Jason Tatum shows flashes of his old form in the Boston Celtics recent matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the top team in, the league. He put up 19 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block over 35 minutes of play. That kind of all-around stat line has been seen from a Celtic since Kevin Garnett back in 2007. Tatum has been easing back into action after missing time with an injury, and he's already scoring in double figures in every game since his return. The team is gradually increasing his minutes to help him rebuild stamina without rushing things. Fans and teammates have loved his honest take on feeling a bit rusty while staying upbeat about getting back to peak level. As a six-time all-star, his mindset is keeping everyone optimistic around the locker room. Coach Joe Mozilla and the organization are preaching patience, especially with the playoffs on the horizon where Tatum's full strength will be key. His steady progress has everyone on board with the plan.

1:00Wednesday's effort against the Thunder stands as the clearest sign yet, that Tatum is building momentum at just the right pace. That wraps Boston Celtics News today.