Overview
- LeBron James used Tuesday’s Mind the Game podcast to call Jayson Tatum’s comeback a milestone and said Boston looks more dynamic with him back.
- Tatum returned March 6 about nine to ten months after tearing his Achilles, then averaged 21.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists as Boston went 13-3 to secure the No. 2 seed.
- Achilles tears often sideline players for a year or more, which makes the pace of Tatum’s recovery unusual.
- His shot has lagged at 41.1 percent from the field and 32.9 percent from three. Coach Joe Mazzulla said the quick ramp-up while staying healthy has been impressive.
- Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, rehabbing the same injury, said he talks with Tatum regularly and plans to follow his playoff run, as Boston awaits Sunday’s opener against the Philadelphia 76ers or Orlando Magic.