Jayson Tatum's Epic Comeback: Eastern Conference POW

0:00On March 30th, Jason Tatum's making ways after that brutal Achilles rupture last May knocked him out cold. The Boston Celtic star just snagged Eastern Conference Player of the Week, honors for the first time since January 6th, 2025. Nearly a year later, he's back dominating like the sixth time all star he is. Since returning March 6th, Tatum's putting up 20.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. Last week, from March 23rd to March 29th, he cranked it up to 25.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 6.7 assists. That's the fire we missed. Fans in the NBA world had written off the Celtics this season without him, but Boston's 9-2 when he starts. His impact's huge, they just clinched a spot in the 20-26 playoffs at 50 wins and 24 losses. It's a massive turnaround from the doubters. Tatum sealed the award with a season high at 32 points on 52.2%, shooting against the Charlotte Hornets Sunday.

1:02That sparked a 114-99 victory at North Carolina, looking just like his old dominant self. The grind don't stop though. Boston heads to Georgia Wednesday to face the Atlanta Hawks. But Tatum's sitting with Achilles repair management, rest of now means playoffs later, keeping that championship edge sharp. That's your Boston Celtics news today update. AI powered and always on.