Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum returned to Madison Square Garden for the first time since he tore his Achilles tendon during a game against the New York Knicks 11 months ago, marking the "lowest point of his life" in his career. Tatum finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists in Boston's 112-106 loss to New York. His return has made Boston the betting favorite to reach the NBA Finals for a third time in five years, a remarkable statement given his injury and the number of departures in the Celtics roster over the past year. Despite not being the cleanest performance, Tatum's performance was noted as a mental victory, even in a loss.