Scores 20 Points in Win Over Cavs During Achilles Return

Jayson Tatum recorded 20 points in a 109-98 win over the Cavaliers, marking his second game back from a 298-day rehabilitation for a ruptured Achilles tendon. Despite a cold shooting stretch, Tatum hit a dagger 3-pointer with 1:59 remaining. He logged 27 minutes as Boston continues to manage his rotation for precautionary reasons. In his previous return game against Dallas, Tatum tallied 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists, showing encouraging progress in his integration.