Vucevic's Comeback: Boston Celtics Big Man Nears Return

0:00It's April 2nd. Welcome to Boston Celtics News Today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. Nikola Vusovic is making real progress on his comeback for the Boston Celtics after fracturing his right ring finger back on March 6th. He had surgery the next day to fix it up and has been out almost four weeks now. But during Wednesday shoot around in Miami, he jumped into three on three drills, taking contact, shooting, defending, and passing with that injured. Earlier this week, Jason Tatum gave him props, saying Vusovic has been grinding hard and should return soon. Before the injury in 12 games with Boston, he averaged 10.4 points and 7.2 rebounds, shooting solid from the field and beyond the arc. Coach Joe Mizzula praises effort, noting Vusovic feels close to 100% and will help big time when he plays, like he did against. Miami last time. The big man's been all in during recovery, hitting every film session in practice, even

1:00doing cardio right after surgery. He's been rehabbing tight with assistant coach Emil Jefferson, an old teammate from Orlando days, starting with left hand only work but now pushing. The right. Meanwhile, Luca Garza has filled in smooth, dropping 9.8 points and nearly four rebounds per game on great efficiency, including A, 20 point night Monday. As Garza, Nia, and Vusovic all proving they can produce, the front court stays deep no matter what. Mizzula knows Vusovic will slide right back in, ready to roll, boosting Boston down the stretch.