Jayson Tatum to return Friday from Achilles injury

Jayson Tatum’s return to the Boston Celtics could come as early as Friday, nearly 10 months after suffering an Achilles tear in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Celtics, currently holding the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-21 record, will face the Dallas Mavericks. Tatum’s return is notable given the typical 9-12 month recovery period for such injuries, and he aims to reintegrate smoothly into a team that has thrived in his absence.

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