Jayson Tatum Is Back: Celtics Go 2–0 Since His Return | What It Means for Boston

Jayson Tatum is Back!— and the Boston Celtics are already seeing the impact. Since coming back from injury, Tatum has helped lead Boston to a 2–0 record with wins over the Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers. While he’s still on a minutes restriction and working through some rust, his playmaking, gravity, and overall presence have already improved the Celtics’ offensive flow.In his first game back against Dallas, Tatum nearly recorded a triple-double with 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists in just 27 minutes. After a slow start, he settled into the game with a put-back dunk and a step-back three that looked like vintage Tatum. In the second game against Cleveland, he set the tone early with 12 first-quarter points while continuing to impact the game with passing, defense, and leadership.Jaylen Brown has continued his dominant season alongside Tatum, while role players like Payton Pritchard have benefited from the defensive attention Tatum commands. Boston’s depth, defense, and ball movement were on full display as the Celtics built a large lead against Cleveland and controlled the game.