Jayson Tatum’s Return Powers Celtics’ Push at No. 2 in East

His comeback has strengthened Boston's hold on the second seed as the playoffs approach.

Overview

Boston has clinched a playoff spot and holds a 2.5-game edge on the Knicks for the No. 2 seed with five games left.
After a 133-101 win over Milwaukee, Tatum said he is “super excited” and “grateful” to be playing meaningful games again.
The Celtics are 11-2 in the games Tatum has played since his March return from a right Achilles tear.
His minutes remain managed with no back-to-backs, yet he recently stacked three straight 25-plus point outings as his scoring form returns.
Jaylen Brown has posted career-best numbers, and depth pieces like Pritchard and Derrick White have kept the offense rolling after cap-driven roster changes.