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Tatum's mother surprised him by showing up for his game in Cleveland, and Tatum continued to show off his progress, while understanding there's more frustration, and more to accomplish ahead.
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Tatum's return was obviously the big story, but Jaylen Brown had a very good game that deserves a little bit of shine.
John Karalis|
The first few shots missed, but the bigger moment landed. After months of doubt and rehab, Tatum is back where he belongs: leading Boston toward another title run.
Chris Mannix|
Tatum had gone nearly 300 days since playing in an NBA game, and despite his early rust, his return to action was exactly what he needed.
John Karalis|
The Boston center fractured his right ring finger Friday and will miss approximately a month.
Blake Silverman|
Tatum’s Achilles comeback offers encouraging signs for Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s recovery.
Alex Golden|
Jayson Tatum had an awesome putback slam for his first bucket Friday.
Blake Silverman|

Jayson Tatum's pregame ritual with his son Deuce brought Boston Celtics fans a lot of joy on March 6.
Grant Young|
Nikola Vucevic was struggling to find his flow with the Celtics, and now an injury setback will give him very limited time to fix it.
John Karalis|
While some want to speculate on how things will work between Tatum and Brown now that Tatum is back, Brown says it's not an issue.
John Karalis|
Yes, this is the next step in his rehab process, but it's clear that his first game back is almost more ceremonial than anything else.
John Karalis|
Chris Mannix|

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down Jayson Tatum announcing that he will return this season, how the star will fit in on the team, and if the Celtics are now the favorites in the eastern conference
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Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics betting odds, how to watch, injury reports, and NBA picks and Jayson Tatum props for Friday, March 6.
Ryan Gilbert|
Jayson Tatum looks to be making his season debut against the Mavs on Friday night.
Austin Veazey|
Boston is adding an All-Star to its lineup at just the right time.
Tyler Lauletta|

Tatum's expected return Friday night against Dallas isn't the end of his rehab, it's the next step.
John Karalis|
Cooper Flagg is reportedly expected to return to the floor on Thursday for the Mavericks’ clash with the Magic, one day before a potential homecoming in Boston.
Liam McKeone|
Jayson Tatum will return from injury this season for the Boston Celtics. How does his return pose a massive threat to the Detroit Pistons' aspirations to make the NBA Finals?
Caden Handwork|
The Boston Celtics retained Jayson Tatum on March 6 after his lengthy Achilles tendon rehabilitation.
Thomas Carelli|
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