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Jaylen Brown explains risky play with Jayson Tatum after return from Achilles tear

Jaylen Brown has admitted he may have pushed things slightly too far when testing Jayson Tatum’s athleticism during the Celtics star’s long-awaited return from injury.

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What LeBron James had to say about Jayson Tatum’s miraculous injury recovery

LeBron James was among the first NBA stars to welcome Jayson Tatum back after the Boston Celtics forward made a stunning return from a devastating Achilles injury.

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The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz

The 'Most active 30-point NBA games' quiz

The '3-Point Era playoff scoring leaders' quiz

Nikola Vucevic News / Total Pro Sports / March 7

Nikola Vucevic Injury News: When Will the Celtics Star Return?

The Boston Celtics had a mixed game when they locked horns against the Dallas Mavericks. On one hand, Bill Simmons’ prediction about Jayson Tatum returning came true.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Cooper Flagg News / CelticsBlog / March 7

Cooper Flagg’s Boston debut was a moment for all of New England

For kids playing on frozen driveways across New England, the NBA was always visible. You could catch games on television or see one in person if you didn’t mind driving a few hours to Boston.

Boston Celtics News / Total Pro Sports / March 7

Joe Mazzulla Reveals When He Knew Jayson Tatum Would Return This Season After Achilles Injury

Jayson Tatum is made for the NBA, and there’s hardly any injury that could keep him away from the court for long. Though it took a little while for him to return, fans and critics were eagerly waiting for him to hit the court.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / March 7

NBA roundup: Jayson Tatum thrives in return as Celtics beat Mavs

Jayson Tatum had 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in his season debut to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Dallas Mavericks 120-100 on Friday night.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / March 7

Jayson Tatum makes Celtics history for actual play in season debut

Just being out there 10 months after an Achilles tear was an achievement in and of itself, but Tatum's actual performance on Friday night was historic in nature as well.

Celtics dealt tough injury blow in Jayson Tatum's season debut

Jayson Tatum shines in return, making Celtics even more dangerous in East

Jayson Tatum makes winning return, helps Celtics top Mavericks

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7

Celtics dealt tough injury blow in Jayson Tatum's season debut

The Boston Celtics got one All-Star back on Friday but lost another for an extended period.

Jayson Tatum shines in return, making Celtics even more dangerous in East

Jayson Tatum makes winning return, helps Celtics top Mavericks

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'NBA all-time field goal leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 6

Jayson Tatum shines in return, makes Celtics even more dangerous

Jayson Tatum shines in return, making Celtics even more dangerous in East

The Boston Celtics were already one of the best teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference this season. Now they are even better. They might even be bordering on scary.

Celtics dealt tough injury blow in Tatum's season debut

Kevin Durant's gaffes lead to Warriors' stunning win in Houston

76ers' Joel Embiid still not ready to return from latest injury

Lakers' LeBron James blasts officials after Nikola Jokic incident

Doc Rivers shoots down Stephen A. Smith's report about his career

Nikola Vucevic News / Hoops Rumors / March 6

Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic Suffers Broken Right Ring Finger

Veteran center Nikola Vucevic fractured the ring finger on his right (shooting) hand and will miss the remainder of Friday’s game vs. Dallas, the Celtics announced (via Twitter).