Vucevic Returns, Tatum & Him Gel Up

0:00On April 7, Boston Celtic Center, Nikola Vusavic is back on the court after missing 14 gains with a fractured right ring finger. He finally shared the floor with star Jason Tatum during Sunday's 115-101, went over the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden. Vusavic played 13 minutes, dropping 4 points and grabbing 4 rebounds in his return. Earlier this season, Vusavic got traded to Boston but got hurt just 2 minutes into his debut against the Dallas Mavericks on March 6, right as. Tatum came back from his own Achilles issue that sideline the big man until now, marking the first real time these two high IQ players linked up on the same squad. Vusavic says he and Tatum will click fast since they faced off plenty before, but real chemistry comes from practicing together. Coach Joe Mazulla praises his drive to win and wants him aggressive to add that extra layer for the playoffs. Vusavic targeted this Raptors game as his 4-week post-surgery return date.

1:01While out, he stayed sharp by studying film, breaking down plays from backups like Nia Mayas-Keta and Luca Garza and working with the staff. Being around the team helped bridge the gap from the lost month. The 53 and 25 Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night, their second straight game with a clean injury report. With five regular season games left, plus a playoff by week, Vusavic and Tatum got prime time to gel before the postseason heat. Stay locked in with Boston Celtics news today, AI-powered updates.