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Jayson Tatum returns to the Boston Celtics lineup, shaking off early rust to energize TD Garden and spark a dominant 120-100 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Can Tatum’s promising performance after a lengthy Achilles injury propel the Celtics through the playoff stretch? John Karalis of Celtics On SI breaks down Tatum’s 15-point, 12-rebound, 7-assist night, highlighting his chemistry with Jaylen Brown, impact on team dynamics, and the electric atmosphere fueled by local prospect Cooper Flagg’s appearance.

The discussion spotlights Jaylen Brown’s all-around game, Derrick White’s elite defense, and Payton Pritchard’s key contributions off the bench. Karalis analyzes Joe Mazzulla’s rotation strategy, the Celtics’ crucial offensive rebound surge, and takeaways from Boston’s strong finishing stretches. With Tatum exceeding expectations in his return, how high is Boston’s ceiling heading into the postseason? Don’t miss this insightful recap and what it means for the Celtics’ championship ambitions.

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