Jayson Tatum Returns From 298-Day Achilles Injury With Double-Double

Jayson Tatum made his season debut in a 120-100 win over the Mavericks, recording 15 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists in 27 minutes. Returning from a 298-day recovery following a ruptured right Achilles, Tatum started slowly but finished strong, scoring his first points on a put-back dunk. The Celtics plan to monitor his workload as he reintegrates into the lineup. Tatum expressed gratitude for the support received during his long isolation from the team.