After nearly 10 months away from the hardwood following Achilles surgery, Jayson Tatum reminded everyone why he's still a cornerstone of Boston's championship aspirations. Making his long-awaited season debut against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden, the All-Star forward controlled the tempo despite visible rust early on. He distributed seven dimes while crashing the glass for 12 boards, orchestrating Boston's offense in measured spurts throughout his 27-minute return. Tatum capped his comeback performance with 15 points on 6-of-16 shooting, including three triples, as the Celtics cruised to a 120-100 victory on March 6, 2026. · Mar 7, 2026