Brad Stevens, Boston's president of basketball operations, held his first news conference in two months before a game against the Hornets. He addressed questions about the team's potential ceiling in the upcoming NBA postseason and why his name is frequently mentioned in coaching rumors. Stevens stated that he feels the same as he did at the start of the season and that he wouldn't put a ceiling on the team. He praised Jayson Tatum's recovery from Achilles surgery and his preparation for the upcoming season. Since his return, Tatum has averaged 25.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game.