Tatum Back in the Celtics Lineup, Dishing 11 Assists in Loss to Detroit
Jayson Tatum is off the injury report and has played three straight games for Boston after sitting out the October 8 game against Cleveland for rest. He put up 13 points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists in 37.8 minutes in Tuesday's loss to Detroit. The 28-year-old forward is in his ninth season and wears No. 0 for the Celtics.
By the Celtics Nightly Desk · updated 19 h ago01The story of the nightWhere Tatum Stands Right NowTatum is healthy and active.
Tatum is healthy and active. He was listed day-to-day for rest on October 8 and again on October 16, and was cleared both times within two days. A left knee issue in early September also cleared before the season. Since returning, he has gone 23 points in 26.9 minutes in a win over Philadelphia, 19 points and 8 rebounds in a win over Charlotte, and 13 points with 11 assists in the loss to Detroit. His minutes have climbed from 26.9 to 37.8 across those three games.
02What Last Season's Numbers SayTatum played only 16 games for Boston last season, averaging 21.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 32.6 minutes.
Tatum played only 16 games for Boston last season, averaging 21.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 32.6 minutes. He shot 41.1 percent from the field, 32.9 percent from three and 82.3 percent from the line, with a 54.1 true shooting percentage on 29.0 percent usage. The Celtics were plus 7.4 with him on the floor. His late-April playoff series against Philadelphia included a 30-point, 11-assist win and a 24-point, 16-rebound loss. Tatum has appeared in several recent Celtics notes roundups, including one reported by Gary Washburn on October 3.

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