"Despite reshaping the team's roster amid a long-term Jayson Tatum injury - and a scramble to cut salary in the past offseason - the Celtics are where they normally are: right in contention. Boston currently finds itself second in the Eastern Conference, trailing only the Pistons."
"Still, Mazzulla - a regular author of inimitable quotes - delivered another gem on Monday regarding Tatum's status. Asked what he thinks the expectations should be for Tatum's potential return timeline, Mazzulla unflinchingly delivered a vintage deadpan display. "I failed medical school," he calmly replied, before changing subjects."
"Tatum recently practiced for an hour in front of reporters, showcasing his returning athleticism. Exactly what that means in terms of his specific schedule to return for the regular season, that remains to be seen."
The Celtics sit second in the Eastern Conference, trailing only the Pistons, despite playing much of the season without Jayson Tatum. Tatum has been out since rupturing his Achilles tendon last May and has continued to progress through rehab; he practiced for an hour in front of reporters and could return before the end of the season. A blunt response—"I failed medical school"—was given when asked about expectations for his return timeline. Boston lost 104-103 to Detroit on Monday and will host the Pacers on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Bruins face the Stars in Dallas tonight.
Read at Boston.com
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