The Boston Celtics have had a bit of a rollercoaster season, mainly due to their star forward, Jayson Tatum, who is out as he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon.

Tatum could return at some point this season, since he tore his Achilles tendon in May. Typically, an Achilles injury takes about a whole year to heal.

The Celtics shouldn’t hurry Tatum’s return, but if they can get him back by late March, there’s a real opportunity for Boston to emerge as a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference.

Boston currently has a 10-9 record, placing it ninth in the conference. If the season ended today, the Celtics would qualify for one of the play-in playoff games.

The Celtics are unlikely to miss the playoffs, assuming there are no significant injuries from here on out. If Tatum returns to

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