"Just trust in our sport science team and trainers. The goal was always for him to come back and also to maintain his health as he continues to stay healthy and continue to get better. Just the trust and communication from our team."
"Tatum, who made his highly anticipated season debut last Friday coming off a right ruptured Achilles suffered 10 months ago, had sat out of Thursday's tilt with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Celtics described his absence as 'injury management' after he played, and started, three straight games."
"In Tatum's time on the court thus far, it's evident that he isn't 100 percent confident in pushing off of his right leg, something that should improve over time, especially with rest, like Thursday's day off."
Jayson Tatum was removed from Boston's injury report Friday ahead of the Celtics' Saturday matchup with Washington. Tatum missed Thursday's game against Oklahoma City for injury management after playing three consecutive games since his season debut on March 6, following a right ruptured Achilles injury suffered ten months prior. The 28-year-old is operating under a minutes restriction, playing 27 minutes in each of his three starts. Head coach Joe Mazzulla emphasized the team's predetermined plan prioritizes Tatum's health and long-term recovery. Tatum scored a season-high 24 points Tuesday against San Antonio. Other Celtics players on the injury report include Baylor Scheierman and Derrick White, both probable to play.
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