Celtics Make Jayson Tatum Available vs. Mavs After 298 Days Off Achilles Tear

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Celtics Make Jayson Tatum Available vs. Mavs After 298 Days Off Achilles Tear

Boston upgraded Tatum to available for tonight’s game vs Dallas after listing him questionable with right Achilles repair. His return comes 298 days after the injury, a faster timeline than Chauncey Billups (296) and far quicker than DeMarcus Cousins (357) or Kevin Durant (552), though behind Kobe Bryant’s 240. Expect a minutes ramp, not instant 30.

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