Jayson Tatum Scores 23 Points in Preseason Return Against 76ers

Jayson Tatum returned from rest to post 23 points (9-19 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists and a steal across 27 minutes in Saturday's 144-106 preseason blowout win over the 76ers. Tatum took advantage of favorable matchups against a depleted Philadelphia squad. The Celtics are expected to monitor his workload carefully to keep him in top condition for the regular-season opener against the Pistons on Tuesday, Oct. 20.