Jayson Tatum, a Boston Celtics player, is set to return to Madison Square Garden for the first time since his Achilles tendon injury that ended his season and defended the team's hopes for a title defense. The last time Tatum played there was when he collapsed in pain following a loose ball. The injury ended Tatum's season and led to a loss of hope for the Celtics' championship defense. After a lengthy recovery process, Tatum returned to the court last month and is currently playing well, averaging 10 rebounds per game and contributing significantly to his rebounding and defensive versatility. His return to play has been praised by his teammates and coach Joe Mazzulla. The Celtics are likely to enter the playoffs as the No. 2 seed, the same position they were in last season.