Summary
Jayson Tatum, a key player for the Boston Celtics, is recovering from a right Achilles tendon injury he got during last season's playoffs. He recently achieved a significant recovery milestone by participating fully in five-on-five scrimmages. The Celtics are performing well without him, thanks in part to Jaylen Brown's strong performance.
Key Facts
- Jayson Tatum injured his right Achilles tendon during the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks.
- The injury kept Tatum off the court for much of the current season.
- Tatum has started practicing with the Maine Celtics, the Celtics' G League team.
- Recently, Tatum has been fully engaged in five-on-five scrimmage games.
- The Boston Celtics are currently the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 38-19 record.
- Jaylen Brown has been a standout player for the Celtics, averaging 29.2 points and seven rebounds per game.
- Tatum has stated he will not return to play in NBA games until he is completely ready.
