"Today felt a lot more normal, just from a preparation standpoint in this league. It felt like being back in the flow again. It's just amazing how happy I am to be back and wanting to be out there more."
"She texted me this morning to say, 'Hey, I'm coming to Cleveland.' I looked up in the crowd and she was just crying. Seeing me on the court obviously brings her a lot of joy."
"Tatum missed all six of his shots over the second and third quarters before coming through in his final seven-minute stretch. His playing time is being restricted for precautionary reasons, but Boston coach Joe Mazzulla made sure Tatum was on the floor at crunch time."
Jayson Tatum returned to action for the Boston Celtics after a 298-day rehabilitation from a ruptured right Achilles tendon suffered in May playoffs. In his second game back, Tatum scored 20 points against Cleveland, including six points in the fourth quarter and a decisive 3-pointer with 1:59 remaining. Playing 27 minutes with restricted time for precautionary reasons, Tatum expressed satisfaction with the road game's normalcy compared to his emotional home debut. His mother surprised him by attending the Cleveland game, providing emotional support throughout his recovery journey. Coach Joe Mazzulla ensured Tatum played crucial minutes despite limited overall playing time.
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