Jayson Tatum scored 32 points in a 114-99 victory for the Boston Celtics against Charlotte Hornets, marking the type of play fans have been waiting for since his return from a torn Achilles injury in May. Tatum finished with a season-high 32 points, including five-for-10 from beyond the arc, and eight assists, five rebounds and a block in 31 minutes. His performance was seen as a sign of Tatum's return to form, with the Celtics winning 9-2 since his comeback. Tat also became the youngest player in Celtics history to reach 14,000 points.