Tatum's Triumphant Return: Celtics Smoke Sixers

0:00It's April 20th, you're listening to Boston Celtics News today, AI-powered coverage of your team. I'm Cory with the story. Jason Tatum just dropped back in the playoff action for the Boston Celtics after a brutal torn Achilles from last year's postseason. In his eighth season with the team, he sat out most of the 2025-2026 campaign, rehabbing hard, only suiting up again in March. Sunday, he balled out in game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers, dropping 25 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals. Over 32 minutes. That G-League scrimmage earlier this year flipped the switch for him, building the confidence to push through recovery and hit the court strong. He called it the moment he knew he could make it back this season, crediting the vibes from those sessions. Tatum looks smooth, shooting 9 of 17 from the field, and perfect 6 of 6 at the line, even if his threes were off at 1 of 7. Fans and the squad felt the energy, he's regaining that superstar edge that carried Boston

1:00before. The Celtics smoked Philly 123-91 in that opener, with 6 dudes and double figures. Jalen Brown led with 26 points, 4 boards, 3 dimes, and 2 steals, while Nehemiah's Cata had 13, Sam Houser, and Peyton Pritchard, each 12, and Derek White, 10 points with 6 assists. Bostonized a 2-0 lead in game 2 on April 21st at 7 p.m., Eastern series heating up fast as Tatum builds momentum.